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Brinker International, Inc. issues news on a casual dining portfolio led by Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. Company updates commonly cover restaurant sales trends, fiscal earnings, guidance, cash flow uses, and capital actions such as revolver repayment and share repurchases.
Brand announcements often focus on Chili's menu value platforms, burgers, chicken sandwiches, fajitas, margaritas, and national marketing programs, along with Maggiano's Italian-American menu, family-style dining, delivery, carryout, and banquet services. Corporate news also includes leadership changes and marketing oversight across both restaurant brands.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) reported higher fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, driven mainly by Chili's performance. Q4 2026 Company sales rose to $1.52 billion from $1.45 billion, with Total revenues of $1.54 billion and Operating income of $167.0 million, or 10.9% of revenues. Net income was $131.1 million, or $2.99 per diluted share, and non‑GAAP EPS was $3.07, both up versus fiscal 2025.
For fiscal 2026, Total revenues reached $5.81 billion, Net income was $487.0 million, and diluted EPS was $10.87. Brinker achieved five consecutive years of Chili's same‑store sales growth, with Q4 comparable sales up 5.6% at Chili's but down 2.5% at Maggiano's. The company repurchased $400.0 million of stock in fiscal 2026, and the Board authorized a total of $750.0 million for share repurchases effective August 10, 2026.
Subsequent to year-end, Brinker redeemed $350.0 million of 8.25% notes using its revolving credit facility and agreed to acquire 12 Chili's restaurants in Alabama and Mississippi, expected to close August 27, 2026. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for Total revenues of $6.15–$6.27 billion and non‑GAAP EPS of $12.60–$13.40, including a 53rd operating week.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) will host a fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Earnings will be released before the market opens that day. The live audio webcast and a two-week replay will be available via Brinker's investor relations website, and the company may also share additional business updates.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), through its Chili's Grill & Bar brand, has opened a new restaurant inside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s newly expanded Concourse C, marking Chili's return to the Seattle area after about a decade.
To celebrate, Chili's is offering select fans a chance to receive a $500 flight credit if they respond to prompts on Facebook, Instagram, and X by Friday, July 17 at 3 p.m. PT, enabling them to visit the new location, operated by SSP America.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), through Chili's Grill & Bar, launched the $6 Bombshell Margarita of the Month, available nationwide July 1–31, 2026 at participating locations. The drink features el Jimador Blanco Tequila, dragonfruit, triple sec, strawberry puree and house-made sour, plus a Bombshell vs. OG swizzle stick while supplies last.
Guests can also join the Margarita of the Month Club to track drinks with digital stickers and access Bombshell Marg-themed merchandise.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) teamed up with four-time Grammy winner Lizzo to release a refreshed Baby Back Ribs jingle and video that reference the iconic original. Lizzo co-wrote and co-produced the track, adds a flute solo, and also recorded a full acapella version.
Chili's upgraded Baby Back Ribs now offer up to 50% more ribs in full- or half-rack portions with a new caramelized barbecue crust. Both jingles stream on YouTube, and My Chili's rewards members can enter a giveaway for signed Lizzo t-shirts and gift cards.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended March 25, 2026. Company sales were $1,455.5M, total revenues $1,470.2M, net income $127.9M and diluted EPS $2.87. Company comparable restaurant sales rose 3.3% (Chili's +4.0%, Maggiano's -4.6%). The company repurchased $108.0M of common stock and paid down its revolver. Updated fiscal 2026 guidance narrows total revenues to $5.78B–$5.82B and raises EPS (ex-special items) to $10.60–$10.85.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) will host its third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The company will release Q3 fiscal 2026 results before the market opens on April 29, 2026 and may provide additional business updates.
The live audio webcast will be available on Brinker International's investor relations website, with a replay accessible for two weeks after the event.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) expanded its $10.99 3 For Me menu nationwide by adding the Big Crispy and Spicy Big Crispy chicken sandwiches, plus four additional Big Crispy variations.
The chain says a local study found Big Crispy filets were over 80% bigger than the average McCrispy filet; a pop-up "Big Crispy Food Court" will run in New York City on April 16, 2026.
Maggiano's Little Italy (NYSE:EAT) begins larger portions and an expanded Family Style menu effective March 18, 2026. Guests receive approximately 20% more pasta and increased protein on signature entrees at no extra cost across 48 locations. Family Style adds 15 dishes and starts at $44 per person ($14 for children under 12), with endless refills and three desserts for sharing. Pricing and availability may vary by location; Family Style unavailable at airport sites.