Brinker International Inc. reported an 8.3-percent increase in profit for the March 26-ended third quarter as both its Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy brands reported slight increases in same-store sales.
Dallas-based Brinker owns and franchises 1,608 casual-dining restaurants, including 1,563 Chili’s and 45 Maggiano’s.
NET INCOME
Result: $56.3 million, or 82 cents per share% Increase: 8.3% (from $52 million, or 71 cents per share)
REVENUE
Result: $758.4 million% Increase: 2.1% (from $742.7 million)
SAME-STORE SALES
% Increase at systemwide company-owned units: 0.7%
% Increase at Chili's domestic company-owned units: 0.7%
% Increase at Chili's domestic franchisee-owned units: 0.1%
% Increase at Chili's international units: 0.6%
% Increase at Maggiano's units: 0.2%
Source: Company report
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