Chi-Chi's is Coming Back

A while back I did a deep-dive roundup on old restaurant chains. I have two updates.

Firstly, the Friendly's that was near me that was barely hanging on has since closed. As I noted then, there was nothing I could do.

Secondly, and more importantly, Chi-Chi's is coming back. From wikipedia:

On December 3, 2024, it was announced that the restaurant chain will re-launch in the United States in 2025. Michael McDermott, son of original owner, Marno McDermott, will lead and operate the new restaurants under Chi-Chi's Restaurants, LLC. Hormel Foods, the current owner of the Chi-Chi's trademark, has allowed the use of the Chi-Chi's name for the physical restaurant locations. A few months later, McDermott announced that he will convert his two Rojo Mexican Grill restaurants in St. Louis Park and Maple Grove to the revived Chi-Chi’s brand.

As far as I can tell, the St. Louis locations are the only announced locations. Stay tuned.