Chili’s is considering a general manager ownership model after seeing success in other chains like Texas Roadhouse and Chick-fil-A. CEO Kevin Hochman wants to provide more ownership training to managers to improve restaurant performance. Chili’s saw a nearly 9% same-store sales increase in the second quarter, prompting consideration of long-term ownership incentives for managers.

The next step for Chili’s is to implement long-term ownership incentives for managers to share in the company’s growth. Manager training includes understanding profit-and-loss statements and principles of extreme ownership. It will take at least one to two years before the incentive structure is changed. The biggest challenge is balancing base salary and variable compensation.

Chili’s managers are eager for more ownership over restaurant results. CEO Hochman acknowledges the challenge of replicating successful models while building new capabilities. The company aims to build the best team, hold people accountable, and ensure managers take ownership of their restaurants. The process will take time and require skill development.

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