Now, Michael McDermott plans to revive the iconic brand after securing an agreement with Hormel Foods, the owner of the ...

Michael McDermott is known for restaurants like Kona Grill and Rojo Mexican Grill, but his father was co-founder of the Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant chain, which once had more than 200 locations.

The revival is led by Michael McDermott, son of the chain's founder, in partnership with Hormel Foods, which owns the Chi-Chi's trademarks. The first two new Chi-Chi's restaurants are expected to ...

Hormel Foods, current owner of the Chi-Chi’s trademark, announced Tuesday it’s letting Michael McDermott, son of the chain’s co-founder, use the fabled name to reopen restaurants in 2025.