Chili’s is hot.
The restaurant chain continues to reap the rewards of its turnaround: Same-store sales grew 6% during the company’s fourth quarter, parent company Brinker International reported on Wednesday. That marks the 21st consecutive quarter that Chili’s reported same-store sales growth, Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman said during the company’s earnings call.
There are several aspects to Chili’s turnaround. The restaurant chain has adopted a cheeky posting style on social media, which has drawn in Gen Z diners. It’s also upgraded lots of outdated technology, such as the tablets that its waitstaff use to send orders to the kitchen.
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