Brinker International

Brinker International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants under the under the Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy brand name in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Chili's and Maggiano's. As of June 29, 2022, it operated approximately 1,650 restaurants comprising 1,188 company-owned restaurants and 462 franchised restaurants. The company also operates in virtual brands, including Just Wings and Maggiano's Italian Classics. Brinker International, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

1975: Larry Lavine opens the first Chili's Grill & Bar in Dallas, Texas.

1976: The company is renamed Chili's, Inc..

1983: Norman E. Brinker takes over Chili's, Inc. and takes the company public.

1988: The first Romano's Macaroni Grill opens in Leon Springs, Texas.

1991: Chili's, Inc. is renamed Brinker International, Inc. .

1992: Brinker reaches an agreement with Pac-Am Food Concepts to expand the Chili's brand to the Far East.

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.

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.

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.

2013: On February 7, 2013, Brinker announced the election of Wyman Roberts to its board of directors. Roberts currently serves as CEO and President of Brinker International, and President of Chili's Grill & Bar. 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.

At Brinker International, our passion is to make people feel special and one of the ways we live this passion is by giving to the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be the premier restaurant brand around the world. We are dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations and setting the highest possible standards in the casual dining industry. By consistently providing value, quality and innovation, and a fun and rewarding atmosphere for our employees, we will be the preferred choice for our customers.

1975: Larry Lavine opens the first Chili's Grill & Bar in Dallas, Texas.

1976: The company is renamed Chili's, Inc..

1983: Norman E. Brinker takes over Chili's, Inc. and takes the company public.

1988: The first Romano's Macaroni Grill opens in Leon Springs, Texas.

1991: Chili's, Inc. is renamed Brinker International, Inc. .

1992: Brinker reaches an agreement with Pac-Am Food Concepts to expand the Chili's brand to the Far East.

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.

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.

At Brinker International, our passion is to make people feel special and one of the ways we live this passion is by giving to the communities we serve.

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