Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurants to Reopen After 20-Year Hiatus

The son of the chain's founder is partnering with Hormel Foods to revive the brand with updated locations set to launch in 2025.

Chi-Chi's founder's son, Michael McDermott, has struck a deal with Hormel Foods to reopen the Tex-Mex chain 20 years after its closure.
The first two new Chi-Chi's locations are planned to open in Minnesota in 2025, with potential expansion across the Midwest and East Coast.
The revived restaurants aim to blend the original Chi-Chi's dining experience with modern updates, while maintaining the brand's signature flavors.
Chi-Chi's originally closed in 2004 following financial struggles and a hepatitis A outbreak, which severely impacted its reputation.
Hormel Foods will continue to produce Chi-Chi's branded grocery items, such as salsas and tortillas, alongside the restaurant relaunch.