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Chili's® Takes Aim at Fast Food by Introducing the Big Smasher Burger as Part of Its 3 For Me Menu

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Chili's Grill & Bar introduces the Big Smasher Burger and Crispy Chicken sandwich as part of its 3 For Me menu to compete with rising fast food prices. The Big Smasher Burger boasts twice the beef of a Big Mac and flavors familiar to fast food lovers, all for just $10.99. The menu, including bottomless chips and salsa, offers added value since 2022. Chili's also launches a marketing campaign challenging fans to share why Chili's is better than fast food.

Positive
  • Chili's introduces the Big Smasher Burger and Crispy Chicken sandwich, offering better value than fast food combos.

  • Chili's 3 For Me menu remains at a starting price of $10.99 since 2022, providing industry-leading value with added menu items.

  • Chili's new marketing campaign engages fans to share why Chili's offers a superior dining experience compared to fast food.

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  • The marketing strategy to challenge fast food may not significantly impact the overall market share or sales of Chili's.

  • The success of the new menu items heavily relies on consumer perception and preference for Chili's offerings over fast food competitors.

Making one of the best deals in dining even better, the grill & bar's 3 For Me menu gets an update with a new burger and new chicken sandwich that tackle fast food head-on 

DALLAS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar sees fast food fans growing frustrated with the rising cost of fast food combo meals. The solution? Making the Chili's 3 For Me® menu better than it's ever been with new additions starting at $10.99, including a new Crispy Chicken sandwich, and most notably a new burger, aptly titled, the Big Smasher.  

Chili's Big Smasher, the brand's first burger innovation in three years, has twice the beef of a Big Mac®* and flavors fast food lovers will recognize. Made with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, American cheese, and, of course, a Chili's staple, a nearly half-pound, hand-smashed burger patty, the Big Smasher is a standout offering burger lovers deserve. 

Chili's 3 For Me menu has provided industry-leading value since its introduction. Guests can enjoy a bottomless non-alcoholic beverage, bottomless chips and salsa, plus the Big Smasher with fries for just $10.99, a starting price that hasn't changed since Chili's 3 for Me hit menus in 2022. Adults can also add a Chili's classic margarita for just $3.99, a deal that certainly won't be found in any drive thru. 

"We know diners are experiencing sticker shock from the rising cost of fast food, with little change to the actual quantity or quality of fast food combo meals," said George Felix, Chili's Chief Marketing Officer. "We believe that Chili's 3 For Me offers better value than you'll find in any drive-thru and, with the all-new Big Smasher burger, we just made the 3 for Me even better. We believe our guests can enjoy better quality, better pricing and a better experience every time." 

In addition to new menu items, Chili's is releasing three new TV and digital advertisements showing the ways in which Chili's 3 For Me offers better value than fast food.  

Chili's is also challenging fans on X to share why Chili's is better than fast food. People who share their review by quote retweeting and using #Chilis3ForMeRescue could win a gift card to cover a $10.99 3 For Me meal during their next visit to Chili's.** 

Chili's new Big Smasher burger and Crispy Chicken sandwich are available as part of Chili's 3 For Me menu in participating restaurants nationwide beginning April 29. For more information and to find a Chili's location near you, visit chilis.com

*Big Mac® is a registered trademark of McDonald's Corporation. The comparison is made based on the Big Mac's pre-cooked patty weight of 3.2 oz (collectively). 

 **Giveaway Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older, except residents of Rhode Island. Begins 11:00 AM ET on 4/29/24; ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 5/2/24. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. For Official Rules and eligibility, visit x.com/chilis. Sponsor: Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P., 3000 Olympus Blvd., Dallas, TX 75019. 

About Chili's® Grill & Bar  
Hi, welcome to Chili's! We are a leader in the casual dining industry and the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT). We are known for our big mouth burgers, Chicken Crispers®, full-on sizzling fajitas and hand-shaken margaritas. We take our food seriously – but not ourselves – because dining out should feel like a celebration even if there is nothing to celebrate. Our passion is making everyone feel special, and every day, our ChiliHeads make it their job to spread #ChilisLove across almost 1,600 restaurants in 27 countries and two territories. And Chili's cares. We host local Give Back Events to support kids, education and hunger and have raised more than $100 million benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through generous Guest donations. Find more information about us at chilis.com, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, like us on Facebook or join us on TikTok.

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FAQ

What are the new menu items introduced by Chili's Grill & Bar?

Chili's introduced the Big Smasher Burger and Crispy Chicken sandwich as part of its 3 For Me menu.

What is the price of the 3 For Me menu at Chili's?

The 3 For Me menu at Chili's starts at $10.99.

When did Chili's launch the new menu items?

The new menu items were launched on April 29, 2024.

How can fans participate in Chili's marketing campaign?

Fans can share why Chili's is better than fast food on X and use #Chilis3ForMeRescue to win a gift card.

Where can customers find more information about Chili's new menu items?

Customers can visit chilis.com to find a Chili's location near them.

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dallas-based brinker international, inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies. founded in 1975, brinker produces $2.9 billion in sales and owns, operates, or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants across 31 countries and two territories under the names chili’s® grill & bar and maggiano’s little italy®. our restaurant support center supports both our national and international business. we are nestled in the wooded north dallas community, conveniently located minutes from the highway, shopping and local restaurants. our multi- building campus boast vibrant and colorful walls while the main lobby welcomes guests and team members from around the world with a wall of history, a basketball hoop and a 1,700 pound ruby-red chili pepper. while the campus is beautiful, brinker’s true pride is in our people. in fact, the restaurant support center is honored to have a retention rate of 87% percent and is a proud winner of the 2016 best places to work in our hometown of