Gold Star Chili

$GSCLF500 #501

CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants

SubcategoryMiscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants

Founded1965

Completeness23/34 (68%)

Years in Business60

Began Franchising1966

HQCincinnati, OH

Executives4

LinksWeb

Main Phone(513) 231-4541

Emailjennyr@gsrbrands.com

FDD IssuedMay 1, 2025

Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026

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Franchisor

Gold Star Chili, Inc. owns, operates, and manages chili restaurants known as GOLD STAR and GOLD STAR CHILI Restaurants, and sells Restaurant franchises to others.

Gold Star Chili, Inc. is an Ohio corporation founded in 1965, wholly owned by its parent company. Key executives include President and CEO Roger David and CFO James Conover, with a corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Gold Star Chili, Inc. owns, operates, and manages chili restaurants known as GOLD STAR and GOLD STAR CHILI Restaurants, and sells Restaurant franchises to others.

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Unit Count & Growth

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Outlet Trajectory

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Executive Team

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Litigation & Disclosures

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