In case you’ve missed it, Chili’s is having a bit of a moment right now. And that moment doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. Founded by Larry Lavine in Dallas in 1975, Chili’s Grill & Bar slowly expanded across six states until it was purchased by restaurateur Norman Brinker in 1983. Under Brinker’s ownership, Chili’s Inc. went public as a company, started franchising, and opened 1,000 locations by 2004. In the early 2010s, though, Chili’s — like most sit-down chain rest...
