The upcoming clinical facility aims to centralize outpatient services for the hospital, which currently treats more than 600 new cancer patients annually. By consolidating care under one roof, the center is designed to provide family-centered spaces that simplify navigation during treatment. This expansion continues a long-standing collaboration that began in 2002, which previously funded the Chili’s Care Center and the St. Jude Imagine Academy.

Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International and president of Chili’s, noted that the commitment is driven by the consistent generosity of guests and staff, who contributed over 3 million individual donations in the last year alone. To sustain this momentum, the restaurant chain is reviving its annual Create-A-Pepper campaign throughout September. During this month, diners can donate between $1 and $25 at locations nationwide, with every dollar going toward research and treatment costs for families who never receive a bill from the hospital.