A JOURNEY TO

GET AMERICATO EAT LIKE A DON

A JOURNEY TO GET AMERICATO EAT LIKE A DON

A JOURNEY TO GET AMERICA
TO EAT LIKE A DON

Services

Brand Strategy

Visual Identity

Package Design

Copywriting

Website

Brand Governance

The Challenge

Don Chilio, a family-owned Mexican brand with deep roots and a passionate love for chilis, approached Frooishen with a brand strategy challenge to establish a competitive market position and authentically connect with the American consumer. With a rich history and a bold vision for the future, Don Chilio needed a spicy strategy that could bring to life their essence and position them to compete like a boss.

We embarked on a four-phase process to uncover the core of the Don Chilio brand and craft differentiated messaging that resonated with their heritage, personality and bold approach to flavor innovation.

The Strategy

Starting with a comprehensive brand audit to deeply understand the Don Chilio brand, we evaluated key factors such as demographics, market trends, consumer tensions, competitive landscape, pricing, and brand perception. This foundational work provided a clear understanding of where Don Chilio existed within the marketplace and ultimately how we could evolve the brand to stand out among a competitive and culturally diverse chili market set.


Our next step is where we really brought the heat, developing an ownable Brand Positioning Platform that truly captured the heart of Don Chilio. We identified a major opportunity in positioning the brand as the “chili experts,” a space largely untapped by other Mexican food brands. While many competitors offered a broad range of products, none were focused solely on chilis—a passion that is in the Don Chilio DNA.

Bringing the Brand to Life

We leveraged the personalities of Mauricio and Diego—the brothers behind Don Chilio — infusing their vibrant and playful essence into the brand. Their energetic spirit and love for culinary exploration became the foundation for the brand’s voice, identity and package design. We used humor, a dash of adventure and a pinch of irreverence to craft quirky, catchy copy, as well as a bold, contemporary design system with mouth-watering photography. This approach reset the brand tone as lively, spicy, modern, delicious and innovative, positioning Don Chilio as trendsetting Masters of Spice, Connoisseurs of Chili, Gurus of Heat.


Born in Mexico. Drizzled Worldwide. At the heart of Don Chilio’s story is a commitment to innovation—constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with chilis. We embraced this by developing a platform that encouraged inclusivity and experimentation. Inspired by the brother’s grandfather, a “just try it” attitude invites consumers to explore chili’s versatility across a variety of cuisines. While rooted in Mexican tradition, Don Chilio is not confined by it. Instead, the brand celebrates the fusion of cultures, the fun of blending flavors, and the joy of culinary adventure.

The Outcome

With Frooishen’s expertise, Don Chilio has carved out a niche as the go-to brand for chili lovers, offering both innovation and inspiration for those looking to eat fearlessly with boss level flavor, heat and texture that makes nearly every dish more delicious.

The Outcome

With Frooishen’s expertise, Don Chilio has carved out a niche as the go-to brand for chili lovers, offering both innovation and inspiration for those looking to eat fearlessly with boss level flavor, heat and texture that makes nearly every dish more delicious.

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COLLABORATE

Bring Your Brand to Fruition with Frooishen.

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The Strategy

Starting with a comprehensive brand audit to deeply understand the Don Chilio brand, we evaluated key factors such as demographics, market trends, consumer tensions, competitive landscape, pricing, and brand perception. This foundational work provided a clear understanding of where Don Chilio existed within the marketplace and ultimately how we could evolve the brand to stand out among a competitive and culturally diverse chili market set.

Our next step is where we really brought the heat, developing an ownable Brand Positioning Platform that truly captured the heart of Don Chilio. We identified a major opportunity in positioning the brand as the “chili experts,” a space largely untapped by other Mexican food brands. While many competitors offered a broad range of products, none were focused solely on chilis—a passion that is in the Don Chilio DNA.

Starting with a comprehensive brand audit to deeply understand the Don Chilio brand, we evaluated key factors such as demographics, market trends, consumer tensions, competitive landscape, pricing, and brand perception. This foundational work provided a clear understanding of where Don Chilio existed within the marketplace and ultimately how we could evolve the brand to stand out among a competitive and culturally diverse chili market set.


Our next step is where we really brought the heat, developing an ownable Brand Positioning Platform that truly captured the heart of Don Chilio. We identified a major opportunity in positioning the brand as the “chili experts,” a space largely untapped by other Mexican food brands. While many competitors offered a broad range of products, none were focused solely on chilis—a passion that is in the Don Chilio DNA.

Starting with a comprehensive brand audit to deeply understand the Don Chilio brand, we evaluated key factors such as demographics, market trends, consumer tensions, competitive landscape, pricing, and brand perception. This foundational work provided a clear understanding of where Don Chilio existed within the marketplace and ultimately how we could evolve the brand to stand out among a competitive and culturally diverse chili market set.


Our next step is where we really brought the heat, developing an ownable Brand Positioning Platform that truly captured the heart of Don Chilio. We identified a major opportunity in positioning the brand as the “chili experts,” a space largely untapped by other Mexican food brands. While many competitors offered a broad range of products, none were focused solely on chilis—a passion that is in the Don Chilio DNA.

LET'S COLLABORATE

Bring Your Brand to Fruition with Frooishen.

SAY HELLO