Site name: Brinker International URL: www.brinker.com Background information: Brinker International, Inc. is the parent company of a diverse portfolio of casual-dining restaurant concepts. Recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the world’s most admired food service companies in 2009, Brinker is principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of Chili’s Grill & Bar, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, and Maggiano’s Little Italy. Brinker controls 1,600 restaurants located in 50 states and 22 countries.

Exercises: Go to the Brinker International Web site and browse the “Company Information”

and “Investor Relations” Web pages. Compare the most current year’s reports with those of the previous year.

a. Identify and describe the financial indicators used in these reports.

b. Did Brinker International perform better or worse? What are the reasons for it doing better or worse?

c. What are Brinker’s financial goals for the future?