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Skyline Chili
Headquarters
4180 Thunderbird Ln, Fairfield, Ohio 45414 USA
Tel: (513)874-1188 Fax: (513)874-3591
www.skylinechili.com
Ownership: Private
Segment: Limited Service Other
System Characteristics 2006 2005 2004
U.S. Systemwide Sales ($000) 109,000 97,500 82,200
Company-owned ($000) 26,500 26,000 25,200
Franchised ($000) 82,500 71,500 57,000
U.S. Number of Units 163 162 130
Company-owned 40 40 40
Franchised 123 122 90
International Sales ($000) - - -
International Units - - -
Average Sales/Unit ($000) 685 675 675
Concept Positioning |
Skyline Chili is a limited-service restaurant chain that has maintained the same “Cincinnati-style” chili recipe since its opening.
Skyline Chili is a long-time favorite in the greater Cincinnati area, and since its inception, has extended its presence in other
Midwestern states. Its most popular menu item is the “3-Way,” prepared with chili and cheese served over spaghetti. Skyline
Chili Inc. operates the chain, which only franchises units that are in a 200-mile proximity to its Fairfield, OH, commissary. The
company’s parent is Prudential Capital Partners.
Skyline Chili’s units measure approximately 2,800 sq. ft. and are both freestanding and incorporated as inline units into strip
malls. The décor is limited but open, with booths and an open kitchen that is visible to patrons. The chain has recently
introduced new Skyline units that feature an updated interior and exterior design package. These new units offer drive-thru
service as well as the option to dine-in. New interior décor elements include bright yellow and purple painted walls, with
hanging yellow lamps, light wood tables and chairs and reupholstered booths. New freestanding exterior buildings features
light brick and newly designed awnings for windows. In addition to its limited-service menu, Skyline Chili also sells frozen and
canned chili at grocery stores in the markets it serves.
Nicholas Lambrinides founded Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, OH in 1949. Lambrinides named the restaurant after the skyline view
he had of the city from his location. Expansion has occurred through franchising, which began in 1965 and the company
operates and franchises more than 140 restaurants throughout the Midwest. In 2005, private equity firm Nautic Partners LLC
sold its majority stake in Skyline Chili to Prudential Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. Skyline Chili locations outside
Ohio include Indiana, Florida, Michigan and Kentucky. No long term expansion plans have been announced.
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