Don’t be surprised if one of the five Chili’s restaurants near Fresno closes for renovations within the next couple of years.
Brinker International, the parent brand of Chili’s, announced recently that all of the chain’s locations will undergo renovations as part of a long-term brand refresh. Through the plan, 10% of Chili’s 1,200 restaurants will be renovated every year for the next 10 years, with the new decor calling back to the brand’s ‘90s design themes.
Among the renovations include a return to red leather booths, according to CNN, which were a crucial part of the brand’s identity in the ‘90s. The renovated restaurants will feature an updated version of Chili’s tile tabletops, but redesigned for ease of cleaning, and new wall art, including prints of the original 1975 Chili’s menu.
Chili’s has also re-released its infamous “Baby Back Ribs” jingle with Grammy winner pop singer Lizzo.
Brinker International did not announce which restaurants would undergo renovations first, but 10 locations across the country have already been renovated, including one in Monrovia.
The Central Valley restaurants include:
7010 N. Fresno St., Fresno3585 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno1292 E. Prosperity Ave., Tulare4015 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia119 N. 12th Ave., Hanford
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