Brinker International Inc.

Public Company, Headquarters Location
6820 LBJ Fwy., Dallas, TX 75240-6511, United States
(972)980-9917, (972)770-9593 fax, http://www.brinker.com

Primary SIC: Eating Places, Primary NAICS: Full-Service Restaurants
Description: Brinker International Inc. owns, develops, operates and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Maggiano's Little Italy and Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant brands. The company was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware in September 1983 to succeed to the business operated by Chili's, Inc., a Texas corporation, which was organized in August 1977. Brinker completed the acquisitions of Macaroni Grill in November 1989, On The Border in May 1994 and Maggiano's in August 1995. All four restaurants offer full-service, casual dining with a full-service bar. Most Chili's and On The Border restaurants feature a To-Go entrance for faster take-out service. As of June 25, 2008, domestic franchisees opened 33 Chili's restaurants, four On The Border restaurants and six Macaroni Grill restaurants. In addition, the company sold 76 company-owned Chili's restaurants to an existing franchisee. During the fiscal year 2008, international franchisees opened 25 Chili's restaurants and three On The Border restaurants. The areas of international development include Canada, Egypt, El Salvador, India, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. More

Retail: Restaurant chain. Finance: Franchiser of restaurants.