Brinker International - History

History

  • 1975: Larry Lavine opens the first Chili's Grill & Bar in Dallas, Texas.
  • 1976: The company is renamed Chili's, Inc..
  • 1983: Norman E. Brinker takes over Chili's, Inc. and takes the company public.
  • 1988: The first Romano's Macaroni Grill opens in Leon Springs, Texas.
  • 1991: Chili's, Inc. is renamed Brinker International, Inc. (Brinker).
  • 1992: Brinker reaches an agreement with Pac-Am Food Concepts to expand the Chili's brand to the Far East.
  • 1995: Brinker establishes a strategic partnership with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. In August, the company completed the acquisition of Maggiano's.
  • 2000: Norman Brinker steps down as company chairman.
  • 2005: Brinker announces international expansion plans. Brinker also sells off the Corner Bakery Cafe concept.
  • 2008: In December, Brinker sells a majority stake of Romano's Macaroni Grill to Mac Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.
  • 2009: Norman Brinker passes away on June 9.
  • 2010: In June, Brinker sells On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina to OTB Acquisition LLC, also an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.
  • 2012: In May, the Supreme Court of California issued its much-awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. The Brinker decision was a rare "win" for employers in California and gave important guidance to employers regarding meal breaks, rest periods and class certification.

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