The chain, which closed in 2004, is poised for a revival next year after the son of one of the founders reached a deal with Hormel Foods. Restaurants, Franchises, Mexican Food (Cuisine), Trademarks and Trade Names, Chi-Chi’s Inc, Hormel Foods Corporation, Minnesota The chain, which closed in 2004, is poised for a revival next year after the son of one of the founders reached a deal with Hormel Foods. NYT > Business