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TURBOCHEF HELPS CHILI’S DOUBLE DOWN ON BACK-OF-HOUSE SIMPLIFICATION EFFORTS WITH FULL-FLEET ROLLOUT
Carrollton, TX, March 18, 2025 — Chili’s® Grill & Bar, part of the Brinker family, has simplified back-of-house operations through innovation and achieved one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent restaurant history, with a 31.4 percent same-store sales increase in the last quarter of 2024, including a nearly 20 percent increase in traffic. While multiple factors contributed to this success, including a viral social media presence and value-driven menu offerings, one key operational investment is also contributing to Chili’s success: TurboChef Double Batch ovens. TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
As traffic surged across Chili’s locations, the need for faster, more efficient kitchen operations became critical. TurboChef’s high-speed Double Batch impingement ovens, featuring two independent cooking cavities, have helped Chili’s meet demand while enhancing food quality and consistency. Because of the clear gains Chili’s made with its initial TurboChef test, the company announced on its most recent earnings call that it is rolling Double Batch impingement ovens to its entire fleet of corporate-owned, domestic restaurants. TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
“With our increased foot traffic, it’s more important than ever to deliver a great product every time to our guests, and that starts with providing our team members with high-quality, dependable kitchen equipment,” said James Butler, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Brinker International. “That’s what we’ve landed on with TurboChef. The speed is impressive, but the quality and consistency of the cook is why we are winning. Improving the team member experience and delighting guests with a better product made the decision to put one in every Chili’s a no-brainer.” TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
Chili’s strategic choice of TurboChef ovens has positioned the brand ahead of competitors, proving that operational efficiency is just as critical as marketing and menu offerings. As more restaurants look to optimize their kitchens for speed and quality, TurboChef continues to be the preferred solution for forward-thinking brands. TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
With two TurboChef Double Batch ovens per location, Chili’s has created a kitchen powerhouse capable of sustaining its remarkable growth and setting up other sister restaurants for similar success. TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
About TurboChef Technologies
Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, TurboChef Technologies, LLC is the leading innovator of high-speed, accelerated, and ventless commercial cooking solutions. TurboChef manufactures ovens for restaurants, convenience stores, and foodservice operations globally. With a focus on simplifying restaurant operations through innovation, TurboChef continues to set new standards for customers by creating cooking solutions that provide chef-quality food fast and with minimal skill and labor. For more information, visit turbochef.com. TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
About Chili’s® Grill & Bar
Hi, welcome to Chili’s. Chili’s Grill & Bar is a leader in the casual dining industry and the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT). Chili’s is known for Big Mouth Burgers®, Chicken Crispers®, full-on sizzling fajitas, and hand-shaken margaritas. Chili’s takes its food seriously, but not itself, because dining out should feel like a celebration, even if there is nothing to celebrate. Chili’s passion is making everyone feel special, and every day, ChiliHeads spread #ChilisLove across nearly 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two territories. Chili’s hosts local Give Back Events to support kids, education, and hunger and has raised more than $110 million benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through generous guest donations. For more information, visit chilis.com or follow Chili’s on social media. TurboChef and Brinker Press Rel…
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