Overview

• Doors opened at 11 a.m. in St. Louis Park, with opening-day reservations fully booked, according to local reports.
• Michael McDermott, son of co-founder Marno McDermott, is leading the relaunch through Chi-Chi’s Restaurants LLC.
• More than 2,000 investors have contributed about $2.3 million via a StartEngine equity crowdfunding campaign that is scheduled to run until November 1.
• The flagship features a refreshed menu that includes Original Chimichangas, Quesabirria Tacos, Seafood Enchiladas and Nachos Grande.
• The company outlines plans for a second Minnesota location and a franchise-led expansion, reintroducing the brand after a 2003 bankruptcy and a 2004 U.S. shutdown linked to a hepatitis A outbreak at a Pennsylvania restaurant.