Chili's Strong Sales Growth
Chili's reported a 14% sales growth with a 6.5% increase in traffic.
Improvement in Operating Margins
Brinker reported a year-over-year restaurant operating margin improvement of 310 basis points.
Successful Marketing Campaigns
The Big Smasher and Triple Dipper campaigns drove significant traffic, with Triple Dipper sales up over 70%.
Maggiano's Turnaround Progress
Maggiano's reported a 117% increase in year-over-year operating income, driven by increased alcohol mix and menu simplification.
Upgraded Guidance
Brinker raised its fiscal 2025 guidance with expected revenues between $4.7 billion to $4.75 billion and adjusted diluted EPS between $5.20 to $5.50.