Mexican chain headed for the ‘Boro

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Chuy’s, the Mexican restaurant concept run by former O’Charley’s president Steve Hislop, will open its second Nashville-area spot on Murfreesboro’s Northwest Broad Street next spring.

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Former O’Charley’s exec on the move with new concept

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on April 1, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Steve Hislop, who left his post as president of O’Charley’s in late 2006, plans to “connect the dots” along I-65 with outlets of his $43 million Chuy’s chain, which now runs 13 locations in Texas.

Chuy’s popularity may be attributed to its kitschy, offbeat decor, featuring hubcap-lined ceilings and shrines to Elvis. “Our motto has always been, ‘If you’ve seen one Chuy’s … you’ve seen one Chuy’s,’” Hislop says, referring to the layout, which is designed to look as if dining rooms have been added over time.

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