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Chili’s Parent Brinker Reports Growth Driven by Value and Customer Experience
Earnings // November 01, 2023

Brinker International, the parent company of casual restaurant chains Chili’s and Maggiano’s, reported strong performance and growth for the quarter ended Sept. 27. During a Wednesday (Nov. 1) earnings call, company executives discussed the firm’s strategic initiatives and operating performance, highlighting a 6% comparable sales growth. They said...

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Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure

May 12, 2024
Consumer caution at restaurants is reportedly dampening business at fast-casual eateries. As Bloomberg News reported Saturday (May 11), restaurants such as Red Lobster — which is mulling bankruptcy — and TGI Fridays are under greater pressure due to rising labor costs and an increase in consumers choosing to eat at home. The report cites recent findings from Moody’s Ratings […]

Chili’s Parent Brinker Reports Growth Driven by Value and Customer Experience

November 01, 2023
Brinker International, the parent company of casual restaurant chains Chili’s and Maggiano’s, reported strong performance and growth for the quarter ended Sept. 27. During a Wednesday (Nov. 1) earnings call, company executives discussed...