Chi-Chi's was a popular restaurant chain that was founded here in Minnesota and closed its last location permanently over 20 years ago. Chi-Chi’s Comeback: Beloved Mexican Chain Returns to Minnesota After 20 YearsALSO INTERESTING: The Full History Behind Chi-Chi's Mexican RestaurantAs we heard last year, one of those classic restaurant chains, however, is set to make a comeback. When Does the New Chi-Chi’s Open in Minnesota? And last year, CNN reported that Michael McDermott, son of founder Marno McDermott, signed an agreement with Hormel to bring the Chi-Chi's restaurant chain back next year. ALSO INTERESTING: Another Classic Restaurant Chain from Minnesota's Past is Already Open AgainClassic Minnesota Restaurants Making a Big Comeback in 2025This Chi-Chi's revival isn't the first classic restaurant from the past to reopen, however.