In an interview on CNBC’s Mad Money, Kevin Hochman said the marketing team is showing Chili’s value proposition. “Our operations have gotten so much stronger,” he noted. “Margins are at 18% vs. 12% in recent years, and our AUVs are so much higher.” For the next three years, the focus will be on fundamentals and reimaging, he added.
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