Chili's Kicks off Colorful Return of Create-A-Pepper Program with All Proceeds Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

Core Points - Chili's Grill & Bar is continuing its partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the Create-A-Pepper program, which runs until September 30, 2025, to support childhood cancer awareness and fundraising efforts [1][4] - The program allows guests to purchase coloring sheets for donations of $1, $5, $10, or $25, with all proceeds going directly to St. Jude [2][3] - Over the past 23 years, Chili's and its guests have raised more than $120 million for St. Jude, significantly contributing to the hospital's mission of providing free treatment and support to families [3][4] Company Overview - Chili's Grill & Bar, a flagship brand of Brinker International, Inc., operates 1,600 restaurants across 29 countries and two territories, employing over 70,000 team members [6] - The company is recognized for its casual dining experience and was named Ad Age's 2025 Brand of the Year, highlighting its commitment to customer satisfaction and community support [6] St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Overview - St. Jude is a leading institution in childhood cancer research and treatment, having increased the overall survival rate for childhood cancer from 20% to over 80% since its inception in 1962 [7] - The hospital operates without charging families for treatment, travel, housing, or food, allowing them to focus on their child's recovery [7]