How much does a "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $3,959,695–$6,354,695, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise owners make?

"Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 3.97% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise

Chili's Grill & Bar / Chili's Special Venue · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$3,959,695–$6,354,695

Total fees

3.97% of sales

Outlets

1,208

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	3.97% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $3,959,695	pricier than 97% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.1% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states no representations about future or past outlet financial performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

99 franchised outlets (2025); 6 ceased operations (2023-2025); 68 reacquired by franchisor (2024).

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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"Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise — frequently asked

How much does a "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $3,959,695–$6,354,695, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise owners make?: "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise failure rate?: 99 franchised outlets (2025); 6 ceased operations (2023-2025); 68 reacquired by franchisor (2024).
Is a "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 3.97% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with "Chili's" and "Chili's Grill & Bar" or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.