Reopening of Chi-Chi's Restaurant Chain

Minnesota-based Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's, which shut down in 2004 due to a hepatitis A outbreak, is preparing to reopen some locations in 2025 under the ownership of the son of the co-founder. The brand still sells items in grocery stores, and the reopening is expected to capitalize on nostalgia for classic brands.

Chi-Chi's Restaurant Chain Making a Comeback

Chi-Chi's, a beloved Mexican restaurant chain that closed in 2004 due to a hepatitis A outbreak, is making a comeback in 2025 under new ownership. The son of one of the original founders will be reopening the chain with the first two stores set to open in Minnesota.