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After closing its last location more than two decades ago, the iconic restaurant brand Chi-Chi's is set for its return in 2025. Michael McDermott, the son of the restaurant's co-founder Marno McDermott, said he plans to reopen multiple locations, some 21 years after the chain closed its final restaurant. McDermott worked with Hormel Foods to get the rights to the Chi-Chi's trademark.
Fridays is the latest casual restaurant chain to file for bankruptcyMcDermott did not say where the first location would open. He did say that he would blend the traditional Chi-Chi's experience with modern influences.
Denny's says it expects to close 150 locations by the end of 2025According to a 2003 CBS News report, an outbreak of hepatitis A associated with green onions served in the restaurant's salsa killed three patrons and sickened 600 others. In the wake of the outbreak, Chi-Chi's faced numerous lawsuits and also filed for bankruptcy.