Brinker International

Brinker International

Brinker International

Company type	Public
Traded as	NYSE: [ EAT]
Industry	Restaurant
Founded	1975
Founder	Norman E. Brinker
Headquarters	Dallas, Texas , United States
Key people	Wyman Roberts (CEO)
Revenue	US$3.17 billion (2020)
Operating income	US$267.6 million (2020)
Net income	US$-29.6 million (2020)
Total assets	US$3.47 billion (2020)
Total equity	US$-1.07 billion (2020)
Number of employees	58,000 (2020)
Website	www.brinker.com

Brinker International is a publicly traded restaurant company based in Dallas, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1975 by Norman E. Brinker. The company operates and franchises various restaurant brands, including Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy.

History

Brinker International was established in 1975 by Norman E. Brinker. The company initially started with the acquisition of a single restaurant, Chili's Grill & Bar. Over the years, Brinker International expanded its portfolio by acquiring and developing other restaurant brands.

In 1982, Brinker International went public and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NYSE: [ EAT].

Brands

Brinker International owns and operates several restaurant brands, including:

Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar is a casual dining restaurant chain known for its Tex-Mex-inspired menu. It offers a variety of dishes, including burgers, ribs, fajitas, and margaritas. Chili's has locations in the United States and several other countries.

Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy is an Italian-American restaurant chain that specializes in classic Italian dishes. It offers a range of pasta, seafood, and meat dishes, as well as desserts. Maggiano's has locations across the United States.

Financial Performance

In 2020, Brinker International reported a revenue of US$3.17 billion, representing an increase from the previous year. However, the company experienced a net loss of US$-29.6 million during the same period. Brinker International's total assets were valued at US$3.47 billion in 2020.

Leadership

The current CEO of Brinker International is Wyman Roberts. He has been leading the company since 2013 and has played a significant role in its growth and development.