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) promoted George Felix to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 2, 2026. Felix will oversee marketing for both Chili's and Maggiano's, applying a unified strategy to clarify Maggiano's positioning and improve execution.
Felix joined Brinker in 2022 and is credited with helping return Chili's to category leadership; Brinker market capitalization increased from $1.3B at his start to $6.25B as of March 2, 2026. He will continue reporting to CEO Kevin Hochman.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) returns to the track March 1, 2026 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin with driver Carson Hocevar and the No. 77 Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet. The brand extended a multi-year sponsorship with Spire Motorsports and highlights its Presidente Margarita, selling nearly 30 million margaritas in 2025.
The campaign features a new black-and-white car and firesuit design, pepper-vine art, and the names of nearly 1,100 corporate general managers integrated into the pepper logos.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) launches the Margarita of the Month Club, turning its monthly margarita program into a free, fan-focused club starting Feb 11, 2026. The program follows selling nearly 30 million margaritas in 2025 and features $6 monthly margs, collectible merch and National Margarita Day promotions on Feb 22.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results: total revenues $1,452.2M, net income $128.5M, and EPS $2.86. Company comparable restaurant sales rose 7.5% (Chili's +8.6%, Maggiano's -2.4%). The company repurchased $100.0M of stock and raised full-year guidance: revenues $5.76B–$5.83B, EPS excl. special items $10.45–$10.85. Winter Storm Fern reduced revenues by ~$20.0M and lowered EPS by $0.15, per the company.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) will host a second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call at 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The company will release Q2 fiscal 2026 results before market open on January 28, 2026 and may provide additional business updates during the call. The live audio webcast will be available via Brinker’s investor relations website and a replay will remain accessible on the site for two weeks after the event.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) and Spire Motorsports announced a multi-year renewal extending Chili's primary sponsorship of the No. 77 Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Carson Hocevar through 2026 and beyond. Chili's returns to the track March 1 at Circuit of the Americas in Texas as the first of multiple 2026 race dates.
The expanded partnership includes primary placement on Hocevar's dirt late model and a High Limit Racing sprint car driven by Gio Scelzi, sponsorship at the Chili Bowl Nationals, and FloRacing pre- and post-race show title sponsorship.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) reported fiscal Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended September 24, 2025, with company sales of $1.335B and total revenues of $1.349B. Company comparable restaurant sales rose 18.8%, driven by Chili's +21.4% comp growth while Maggiano's comps fell 6.4%. Net income was $99.5M and diluted EPS was $2.17; adjusted EBITDA was $172.4M. The company repurchased $92.0M of common stock and reiterated fiscal 2026 guidance: total revenues $5.60B–$5.70B, adjusted EPS $9.90–$10.50, and capex $270M–$290M.
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) will host its first quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET. The company will release Q1 fiscal 2026 results before market open on October 29, 2025 and may provide additional business updates.
A live audio webcast will be available via Brinker’s investor relations website and a replay will be posted for two weeks after the event.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) is launching its new Southwestern Queso nationwide on October 7, 2025, replacing two previous queso offerings that each accounted for only 1% of sales. The new recipe, developed over nearly two years, features a blend of American and cheddar cheeses with fire-roasted green chilies, sweet onions, and lime.
In taste tests, 70% of respondents preferred the new Southwestern Queso over the previous version. To promote the launch, Chili's is offering free Southwestern Queso and chips to My Chili's members from October 7-21, 2025. The new queso will be available as a standalone appetizer, in the Dip Trio, with fajitas, and on the new Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos.
Chili's (NYSE:EAT) is bringing back its viral 'MozzMates' Halloween costume on October 1, 2025, following last year's successful launch that sold out in 20 minutes. The restaurant chain is partnering with reality star JaNa Craig for a social media contest where fans can win a date with her at Chili's by posting videos with #ChilisMozzMates.
The campaign builds on the success of Chili's Fried Mozz, which helped drive over 41 million Triple Dipper sales in the last fiscal year. Additionally, Chili's is bringing back its Witches Brew Marg as October's $6 Marg of the Month, which sold over one million units last October. The MozzMates costume will be available for $75 at welcometochilis.com.