Brinker Sales Pass $5 Billion

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) reported its Q4 FY2025 earnings on August 13, 2025, achieving Chili's same-store sales (SSS) growth of 24% year-over-year and consolidated same-store sales (SSS) growth of 21.3% year-over-year, with annual revenues (GAAP) exceeding $5 billion for the first time in FY2025 and adjusted EPS up 117.1% year-over-year. Management highlighted expanded operating margins at Chili's, rising from 11.9% in FY2022 to 17.6% in FY2025, major product initiatives, substantial investments in technology and facilities, a strengthened balance sheet, and an early-stage Maggiano's turnaround leveraging Chili's best practices.

Brinker’s three-year comp sales growth for Chili's totals 40%, driving AUVs (average unit volumes) to $4.5 million and restaurant operating margins from 11.9% in FY2022 to 17.6% in FY2025. These results are underpinned by a streamlined menu, increased labor investment, and infrastructure improvements across all restaurants.

Sustained above-industry same-store sales and margin gains demonstrate management’s successful execution of its turnaround plan.

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