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Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina each may have inaccurately advertised nutritional content of their healthier or “guiltless” menu items.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Misrepresentation
- Restaurants
- Weight Loss Programs
Product or Service
- Food And Beverage
Injury Types
- Monetary Loss
- Risk of Injury
Investigation Details
Investigation and pending class action lawsuit against Brinker International, Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.
The ongoing investigation has led to a class action lawsuit which alleges that Chili's knowingly mislead consumers about the the level of fat grams, calories and carbohydrates contained in each restaurant chain's menu. Chili's marketed to consumers a "Guiltless Grill". Macaroni Grill marketed as "Sensible Grill". On The Border marketed as "Border Smart". Each restaurant chain marketed these new items on their menu, in there restaurants and in their advertisements. Chili's, Macaroni Grill and On The Border marketed these menu items as lower in fat grams, calories and carbohydrates. Chili's, Macaroni Grill and On The Border specifically set forth amount of fat grams, calories and carbohydrates on these menu items.
These representations are inaccurate and at times are double or triple the represented amount.
The ongoing investigation has led to a class action lawsuit which alleges that Chili's knowingly mislead consumers about the the level of fat grams, calories and carbohydrates contained in each restaurant chain's menu. Chili's marketed to consumers a "Guiltless Grill". Macaroni Grill marketed as "Sensible Grill". On The Border marketed as "Border Smart". Each restaurant chain marketed these new items on their menu, in there restaurants and in their advertisements. Chili's, Macaroni Grill and On The Border marketed these menu items as lower in fat grams, calories and carbohydrates. Chili's, Macaroni Grill and On The Border specifically set forth amount of fat grams, calories and carbohydrates on these menu items.
These representations are inaccurate and at times are double or triple the represented amount.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Brinker International (EAT) | Brinker International owns restaurant chains including Chilis Grill & Bar, Romanos Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Maggianos Little Italy. |
| Chilis Grill & Bar | Chilis Grill & Bar is a brand name for a chain of restaurants owned by Brinker International. |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | Romano's Macaroni Grill, a subsidiary of Brinker International, operates and franchises Italian restaurants. |
| On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina | On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, a subsidiary of Brinker International, operates a chain of restaurants. |