Chili's is going to spend $100 million upgrading their kitchens across the USA. It seems like they want to 'take their chain restaurant' to the next level.

Brinker International Inc. will spend $100 million to improve the kitchen technology at its Chili's Grill & Bar chain, one of several "transformational changes we are going to make to our business," chief executive Doug Brooks said Friday.

Wonder if they are going to give their waiters bluetooth iPhones to make the ordering system faster / more 'tech savvy.'

Did u know that Chili's owns Maggiano Italian Restaurant and On The Border Mexican Restaurant? I thought those were little local mom & pop restaurants. Feel sad.

Do u think the new technology will help Chili's taste better?

Basically, they need to make sure their customers are served faster in order to compete with other burrito and sandwich chains.

The $100 million kitchen fix, spread out over at least three years, is designed to shorten the time it takes to serve hungry diners. The investment includes high-speed cooking equipment that can shave five minutes off the time between when an order is received and when it's served – a key advantage as the casual dining industry tries to compete with faster upstarts such as Panera Bread and Chipotle.

Wonder if Panera Bread is the new Chili's. Seems like they probably get 'high margins' on sweet breads, pastries, and bagels.

Will Chili's make more money?
Can chili's stay alive?
Is Chili's bad for America?
Is Chili's where people go to die?
Will the Chili's brand be 'revitalized' or will it just continue to serve shitty high sodium + fat foods?
What's ur fave food at Chili's?