Chi-Chi's, the once-popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain, is set to return over 20 years after closing its last location. Hormel Foods, which owns the Chi-Chi's trademarks, has granted Michael McDermott, son of co-founder Marno McDermott, the rights to open new restaurant locations in 2025. Chi-Chi's, which once had over 200 locations, filed for bankruptcy in the early 2000s and closed its last restaurant in 2004 following a hepatitis A outbreak. The revival will be managed by Chi-Chi’s Restaurants, LLC, a new company formed by Michael McDermott.
Chi-Chi's, a popular Mexican restaurant chain from the 1990s, is set to make a comeback in 2025, led by Michael McDermott, son of the founder, in partnership with Hormel Foods. The first two locations will open in Minnesota, with plans to expand across the Midwest and East Coast. While it's unclear if Ohio will be included, the revival aims to blend the classic Chi-Chi's experience with modern elements.
Chi-Chi's, the popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain that closed its last location in 2004, is set to make a comeback in 2025 with new locations in Minnesota. The revival is led by Michael McDermott, son of the original founder, in partnership with Hormel Foods, which owns the Chi-Chi's trademarks. The chain aims to blend nostalgia with modern dining experiences, capitalizing on the current trend of retro restaurant revivals.
Chi-Chi's, the Mexican restaurant chain that closed in 2004 after a major hepatitis A outbreak, is set to make a comeback in 2025. Hormel Foods, which owns the Chi-Chi's trademark, has allowed Michael McDermott, son of the chain's co-founder, to reopen the restaurants. The revival aims to offer an updated dining experience while maintaining the brand's traditional Tex-Mex flavors. Chi-Chi's branding will continue to be used for packaged foods and margaritas, as the chain seeks to capitalize on nostalgia amid mixed fortunes for other legacy restaurant brands.
Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's co-founder, plans to relaunch the iconic Tex-Mex restaurant chain in 2025, over two decades after its last U.S. location closed. McDermott has acquired the rights to the Chi-Chi's trademark from Hormel Foods, which has continued to produce salsa under the brand name. The revival aims to blend the traditional Chi-Chi's experience with modern influences, despite the brand's past struggles, including a hepatitis A outbreak that led to its bankruptcy.
Chi-Chi's, a once-popular Mexican restaurant chain that closed in 2004 after a hepatitis A outbreak, is set to make a comeback in 2025. Hormel Foods, which owns the Chi-Chi's trademark, has allowed Michael McDermott, son of the chain's co-founder, to reopen the restaurants. The revival aims to blend nostalgia with modern dining trends, despite challenges like rising food costs and labor shortages. Chi-Chi's branding will continue on packaged foods, while the restaurant's return taps into a trend of reviving nostalgic brands.
