# Chili’s sold nearly 30 million margaritas last year — and a $6 favorite stands out

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/chilis-sold-nearly-30-million-margaritas-last-year-and-a-6-favorite-stands-out/
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:28:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T01:25:11+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/chilis-sold-nearly-30-million-margaritas-last-year-6-favorite-stands-out
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Chili’s sold nearly 30 million margaritas in 2025.
- Frozen drinks account for a quarter of margarita sales.
- Its monthly margarita remains priced at $6.

## Summary

Chili’s sold nearly 30 million margaritas in 2025, with the drinks drawing customers specifically to the restaurant. The sales highlight how the chain is using its long-running margarita programme, changing flavours and promotions to keep the offer appealing.

Frozen margaritas have been on the menu since 1975 and now make up 25% of margarita sales. The monthly special, introduced in 2018, remains $6 and has been expanded with a digital badge-collecting club; premium frozen options cost $10 to $12. Chili’s also said it is investigating after three customers suffered chemical burns from drinks mistakenly prepared with a cleaning chemical at a North Carolina restaurant.

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