Brinker International

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Brinker International, Inc.
Company typePublic
IndustryRestaurant
Predecessor
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
  • (1975-76)
  • Chili's, Inc.
  • (1976-91)
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Founder
HeadquartersDallas, Texas, U.S.
Number of locations
1,672 restaurants (2019)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
ServicesFoodservice
RevenueIncrease US$2.905 billion (2015)[1]
Increase US$311.20 million (2015)[1]
Increase US$196.69 million (2015)[1]
Total assetsIncrease US$2.688 billion (2020)[1]
Total equityDecrease -US$78.46 million (2015)[1]
Number of employees
62,200 (2020)
Subsidiaries
Websitebrinker.com
Footnotes / references
[2][3]

Brinker International, Inc. (or simply Brinker) is an American multinational hospitality industry company that owns Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant chains. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker currently owns, operates, or franchises 1,672 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy worldwide.[4][1]

History[edit]

Norman Brinker with Mohamed Abdelnabi Director Of Operation Chili's UAE/OMAN

Larry Lavine opens the first Chili's Grill & Bar in Dallas, Texas.[5] The company was renamed Chili's Inc. in 1976.

Chili's Inc. was sold to Norman E. Brinker in 1983, and took the company public a year later.[5]The first Romano's Macaroni Grill opens in Leon Springs, Texas, in 1988.[6][7]

In 1991, Chili's Inc. became Brinker International, Inc.[8] In 1992, the company entered into an agreement with Pac-Am Food Concepts to expand the Chili's brand to the Far East.[9]

  • 1991: Chili's, Inc. is renamed Brinker International, Inc. (Brinker).
  • 1992: Brinker reaches an agreement with Pac-Am Food Concepts to expand the Chili's brand to the Far East.[citation needed]
  • 1995: Brinker establishes a strategic partnership with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. In August, the company completed the acquisition of Maggiano's.
  • 2000: Norman Brinker steps down as company chairman.
  • 2005: Brinker announces international expansion plans. Brinker also sells off the Corner Bakery Cafe concept.
  • 2008: In December, Brinker sells a majority stake of Romano's Macaroni Grill to Mac Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.[3]
  • 2009: Norman Brinker passes away on June 9.
  • 2010: In June, Brinker sells On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina to OTB Acquisition LLC, also an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.[3]
  • 2012: In May, the Supreme Court of California issued its much-awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. The Brinker decision gave important guidance to employers regarding meal breaks, rest periods, and class certification.[10]
  • 2013: On February 7, 2013, Brinker announced the election of Wyman Roberts to its board of directors. Roberts served as CEO and President of Brinker International, and President of Chili's Grill & Bar until his retirement in June of 2022. Roberts' Brinker tenure includes his role as President of Chili's since 2009. Previously, Roberts also served as Brinker's Chief Marketing Officer and President of the Maggiano's Little Italy brand.[4]

Restaurants[edit]

Brinker International owns, operates, and franchises the Chili's Grill & Bar, Maggiano's Little Italy and It's Just Wings [11] restaurant concepts. They also have a minority stake in Mac Acquisition LLC, the owners of Romano's Macaroni Grill as of 2008.[2]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Brinker International, Form 10-K, Annual Report, 2015" (PDF). secdatabase.com. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Brinker International, Inc. (June 29, 2011). "FY 2011 10-K". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Brinker International, Inc. (June 29, 2011). "2011 Annual Report to Shareholders". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Brinker International, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Feb 8, 2013" (PDF). secdatabase.com. Retrieved Feb 13, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "For Investors, Corporate Profile". Brinker International, Inc. 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  6. ^ Allen, By Paula. "Phil Romano's 1980s dinner club and former North Side water park spark readers' memories". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  7. ^ Daniels, Lauren Drewes. "Houston-based Ignite Restaurant Group Buys Romano's Macaroni Grill". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  8. ^ "Chili's & Maggiano's Trademarks - Gerben IP". www.gerbenlaw.com. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  9. ^ "Brinker to operate Chili's restaurants in 10 Asian countries - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  10. ^ "California Supreme Court Issues Employer-Friendly Decision On Employee Breaks and Class Status". The National Law Review. Much Shelist, P.C. 2012-06-03. Archived from the original on 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2020-01-02.
  11. ^ "Nation's Restaurant News names Brinker International/It's Just Wings winner of first CREATOR of the Year Award". 6 October 2021.

External links[edit]

  • Business data for Brinker International:
  • Official website
  • Brinker International SEC Filings
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