
Brinker International Inc
NYSE:EAT

Operating Margin
Brinker International Inc
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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Brinker International Inc
NYSE:EAT
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7.5B USD |
10%
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JP |
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KFC Holdings Japan Ltd
TSE:9873
|
71.2T JPY |
5%
|
|
US |
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McDonald's Corp
NYSE:MCD
|
223B USD |
46%
|
|
US |
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Starbucks Corp
NASDAQ:SBUX
|
95.5B USD |
12%
|
|
US |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
NYSE:CMG
|
67.1B USD |
17%
|
|
UK |
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Compass Group PLC
LSE:CPG
|
45B GBP |
6%
|
|
US |
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Yum! Brands Inc
NYSE:YUM
|
40B USD |
32%
|
|
CA |
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Restaurant Brands International Inc
NYSE:QSR
|
32.1B USD |
26%
|
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CN |
M
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MIXUE Group
HKEX:2097
|
205.7B HKD |
23%
|
|
US |
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Darden Restaurants Inc
NYSE:DRI
|
25B USD |
12%
|
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IN |
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Eternal Ltd
NSE:ETERNAL
|
2.1T INR |
-1%
|
Brinker International Inc
Glance View
Brinker International Inc. emerged from humble beginnings in 1975 when Larry Lavine founded Chili's Grill & Bar, a small burger joint in Dallas, Texas. The concept was simple yet innovative: a casual dining experience featuring a varied menu that drew in customers hungry for both burgers and a relaxed atmosphere. This unique blend resonated with diners, catalyzing the brand's rapid expansion. By the 1980s, Chili's had gained enough attention to catch the eye of culinary entrepreneur Norman Brinker, who acquired the chain and further fueled its growth into a national and eventually international phenomenon. Under Brinker's savvy leadership, the company expanded not just in numbers but in scope, adding diverse offerings to its menu that included Tex-Mex and southwestern cuisine, creating a vibrant brand personality that attracted a broad demographic. Brinker International's business model is robust and straightforward, focusing on thriving in the casual dining segment through its two primary brands: Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy. While Chili’s captures the casual crowd with its approachable menu and cheerful ambiance, Maggiano's provides a slightly more upscale dining experience with its Italian-American offerings, catering to diners looking for family-style meals and a touch of sophistication. Revenue primarily streams in from restaurant operations, with the bulk of income driven by food and beverage sales across its vast network of company-owned and franchised locations. Additionally, the company utilizes strategic marketing, appealing loyalty programs, and digital innovations to keep the customers coming back. Through its dynamic approach to menu offerings, constant adaptation to consumer preferences, and focus on operational efficiency, Brinker International has successfully kept its financial engine running smoothly even amid a highly competitive market landscape.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Brinker International Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 9.7%.