Brinker International(EAT) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Report

Part I Business Brinker International, Inc. owns and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, operating 1,628 restaurants - The company owns, develops, operates, and franchises two main restaurant brands: Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy[13] Restaurant Brands The company's portfolio includes Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, with fiscal 2025 average sales of $4.5M and $9.9M FY 2025 Key Operating Metrics by Brand | Brand | Avg. Annual Sales per Company Restaurant | Avg. Revenue per Guest | Food & Non-Alcoholic Sales % | Alcoholic Beverage Sales % | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Chili's Grill & Bar | $4.5 million | $21.90 | 90.7% | 9.3% | | Maggiano's Little Italy | $9.9 million | $39.06 | 86.9% | 13.1% | - Chili's is a global casual dining brand present in the United States, 27 other countries, and two U.S. territories, focusing on Southwest-inspired American favorites like burgers, fajitas, and margaritas[15][16] - Maggiano's is a national polished casual brand known for Italian-American cuisine, catering to special occasions and large parties, with banquet sales comprising 14.7% of its company sales in fiscal 2025[17][18] Business Strategy The company's strategy aims to grow sales and profits by enhancing guest and team member experiences through menu simplification and digital integration - Chili's strategy involves simplifying its menu to five core equities (burgers, fajitas, Chicken Crispers, margaritas, Triple Dipper) to improve quality and consistency[21] - A key traffic driver for Chili's is its "3 for Me" value platform, offering a non-alcoholic drink, appetizer, and entrée starting at $10.99[23] - Chili's has invested in technology to enhance the guest experience, including tabletop payment devices, the My Chili's loyalty program, and handheld ordering tablets for servers[25] - Maggiano's focuses on hospitality for special occasions and utilizes multiple revenue channels including dining rooms, carry-out, delivery partnerships, and profitable banquet rooms[26] Company and Franchise Development The company pursues growth through new Company-owned restaurants and franchise expansion, with 5 new Company-owned and 34 franchise locations opened in FY2025 Restaurant Openings and Projections (FY 2025-2026) | Development Type | Brand | FY 2025 Openings | FY 2026 Projected Openings | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Company-owned | Chili's domestic | 5 | 7 | | Franchise-operated | Chili's domestic | 3 | 2-4 | | | Chili's international | 30 | 24-28 | | | Maggiano's domestic | 1 | — | - During fiscal 2025, the company permanently closed 13 Company-owned Chili's and one Maggiano's restaurant that were underperforming or had expiring leases[30] - As of June 25, 2025, franchise-operated restaurants constituted 29.4% of all Chili's locations and 5.8% of all Maggiano's locations system-wide[32] - International growth is driven by development agreements with franchise partners. In fiscal 2025, 30 new international locations were opened, and two new development arrangements were signed[34] Human Capital Management As of June 25, 2025, Brinker employed 83,840 team members, focusing on internal promotion and career development through programs like Best You EDU™ - The company's employee base totaled 83,840 team members as of June 25, 2025, including 5,069 in restaurant management and 667 at the support center[47] - The company promotes from within, with approximately 87% of new general managers in fiscal 2025 being internal promotions[51] - All team members have access to the Best You EDU™ program from their first day of employment, providing GED, associate degree programs, and other educational benefits at no cost[52] Risk Factors The company faces diverse risks including strategic, operational, macroeconomic, IT, financial, legal, and regulatory challenges Strategic and Operational Risks Success depends on executing business strategy, managing food safety, third-party delivery, and mitigating regional concentration risks - The ability to increase revenues depends on successfully executing business strategies, including growing sales at existing locations, evolving marketing, and implementing technology initiatives[59][61] - Food safety incidents, whether at company or competitor restaurants, could damage brand reputation and lead to declines in sales, regulatory action, and litigation[61][62] - The company relies on third-party providers for delivery, which introduces risks related to service quality, driver availability, and potential changes in fees or platform operations[66][67] - A high concentration of Company-owned restaurants in Texas (18.9%), Florida (11.8%), and California (9.2%) makes the company vulnerable to adverse economic conditions and events in those states[71] Macroeconomic and Industry Risks The company operates in a highly competitive industry, vulnerable to economic downturns, inflation, and supply chain disruptions affecting discretionary spending - The restaurant business is highly competitive regarding price, service, location, and food quality, competing with local, national, and regional chains, as well as quick service and fast-casual restaurants[79] - The business is dependent on consumer discretionary spending, which can be negatively affected by economic conditions such as inflation, unemployment, and volatility in financial markets[84] - Ongoing macroeconomic challenges, including labor, commodity, and transportation inflation, as well as supply chain disruptions, have adversely impacted and may continue to impact the company[86] Information and Technology Related Risks The company faces significant cybersecurity risks and relies heavily on IT systems for operations, making it vulnerable to breaches and failures - The company faces cybersecurity risks from attacks targeting personal and financial data of guests and team members, which could result in reputational harm, litigation, and financial penalties[89][90] - The business relies heavily on information systems for critical operations like point-of-sale processing and supply chain management. System failures could cause service delays and operational inefficiencies[93] Financial Risks Financial stability is exposed to credit rating downgrades, goodwill impairment, and long-lived asset impairment charges - A downgrade of the company's credit ratings could increase the cost of borrowing, limit access to capital, and result in more restrictive debt covenants[96] - Changes in circumstances, such as a decline in stock price or consumer spending, could lead to the impairment of goodwill, resulting in non-cash charges that would adversely affect financial results[99] - In fiscal 2025, the company recognized $4.6 million of impairment charges on long-lived assets and liquor licenses[101] Legal and Regulatory Risks The company is subject to litigation, increasing employment laws, and extensive regulations impacting labor costs and operational complexity - The company is subject to lawsuits and claims common in the food service industry, and significant legal fees or adverse judgments could materially affect financial performance[102] - Increasing federal, state, and local employment laws, particularly regarding minimum wage and tip credits, can significantly increase labor costs. For example, California's minimum wage for fast food workers was set at $20 per hour effective April 1, 2024[105][106] - The company is subject to extensive regulations related to facility operations, health and sanitation, menu labeling, and alcoholic beverage control, which can increase costs and operational complexity[107] Unresolved Staff Comments No unresolved staff comments - The company reports no unresolved staff comments[115] Cybersecurity The company employs a risk-based, proactive cybersecurity approach with Board oversight, and has not experienced material impacts from prior threats - The company's cybersecurity strategy includes ongoing monitoring, network security, data encryption, vendor security assessments, and incident response guidelines[116] - The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has overall oversight responsibility for data security practices and controls to monitor and mitigate technology risk exposure[122] - Management reports quarterly to the Board of Directors on the effectiveness of cybersecurity and data protection practices[123] - The company believes that risks from prior cybersecurity threats have not materially affected its results of operations or financial condition[121] Properties As of June 25, 2025, Brinker's system comprised 1,628 restaurants (1,162 company-owned, 466 franchised), mostly leased Restaurant Portfolio as of June 25, 2025 | Brand | Ownership | Domestic | International | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Chili's | Company-owned | 1,109 | 4 | 1,113 | | | Franchise | 99 | 364 | 463 | | | Total | 1,208 | 368 | 1,576 | | Maggiano's | Company-owned | 49 | — | 49 | | | Franchise | 3 | — | 3 | | | Total | 52 | — | 52 | | System-wide Total | | 1,260 | 368 | 1,628 | - Of the 1,162 Company-owned restaurants, 1,108 are leased locations, typically with initial lease terms of 10 to 20 years[127] - The company's corporate headquarters is a leased office building in Dallas, Texas, containing approximately 216,300 square feet[128] Legal Proceedings Information regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference from Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies - Details on legal proceedings are located in Note 8 of the financial statements[129] Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable - This item is not applicable to the company[130] Part II Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Brinker's common stock trades on NYSE under 'EAT', with $76.0 million in share repurchases in FY2025 and a new $400.0 million authorization - The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "EAT"[131] Comparison of Five Year Cumulative Total Return | | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Brinker International, Inc. | $100.00 | $262.86 | $95.24 | $153.85 | $309.69 | $750.83 | | S&P 500 | $100.00 | $140.79 | $125.85 | $150.51 | $187.47 | $215.89 | | S&P Restaurants | $100.00 | $140.30 | $127.89 | $165.63 | $159.43 | $185.53 | - In fiscal 2025, the company repurchased 1.0 million shares for $76.0 million. Subsequent to the fiscal year-end, the Board authorized an additional $400.0 million for the share repurchase program, bringing the total available authority to $507.0 million[137][141] Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations In fiscal 2025, total revenues increased to $5.38 billion, operating income more than doubled to $512.0 million, and net income rose to $383.1 million Results of Operations For fiscal 2025, total revenues grew 21.9% to $5.38 billion, driven by 22.7% comparable sales growth, with operating margin expanding to 9.5% Consolidated Operating Results (Fiscal Years Ended) | Metric | June 25, 2025 | June 26, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $5,384.2 M | $4,415.1 M | | Operating Income | $512.0 M | $229.6 M | | Operating Margin | 9.5% | 5.2% | | Net Income | $383.1 M | $155.3 M | Comparable Restaurant Sales Change vs. Prior Year (FY 2025) | Category | Comparable Sales | Price Impact | Mix-Shift Impact | Traffic Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Company-owned | 22.7% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 13.5% | | Chili's | 25.3% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 16.0% | | Maggiano's | 1.5% | 7.8% | 1.2% | (7.5)% | - Restaurant labor costs improved by 1.4% as a percentage of sales, driven by 4.0% of sales leverage, partially offset by higher hourly labor costs from increased staffing and wage rates[151] - Restaurant expenses improved by 2.8% as a percentage of sales, mainly due to 3.8% of sales leverage, which was partially offset by higher repairs, maintenance, and advertising costs[151] - General and administrative expenses increased by $38.3 million, primarily due to higher costs for corporate technology initiatives (+$8.6M), payroll (+$7.4M), and performance-based compensation (+$6.5M)[152] Liquidity and Capital Resources Primary liquidity sources are cash from operations ($679.0 million in FY2025) and a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility, extended to May 2030 Cash Flow Summary (Fiscal Years Ended) | Cash Flow Activity | June 25, 2025 | June 26, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $679.0 M | $421.9 M | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($263.4 M) | ($192.2 M) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($461.3 M) | ($180.2 M) | - In October 2024, the $350.0 million of 5.00% senior notes matured and were repaid in full using borrowings from the revolving credit facility[176] - On May 1, 2025, the company amended its revolving credit facility, increasing its capacity from $900.0 million to $1.0 billion and extending the maturity to May 1, 2030[174][175] Future Contractual Obligations as of June 25, 2025 (in millions) | Obligation Type | Less than 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | More than 5 Years | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Long-term debt | $— | $— | $— | $350.0 | $350.0 | | Interest | $28.9 | $57.7 | $57.8 | $14.4 | $158.8 | | Finance leases | $22.7 | $52.5 | $14.5 | $27.9 | $117.6 | | Operating leases | $186.1 | $334.1 | $296.3 | $952.4 | $1,768.9 | | Purchase obligations | $21.5 | $22.1 | $2.5 | $— | $46.1 | Critical Accounting Estimates Critical accounting estimates include gift card breakage revenue recognition and long-lived asset impairment testing, both requiring significant judgment - Gift card breakage income is estimated based on historical redemption patterns and actuarial models. A 50 basis point change in the breakage-rate assumption for fiscal 2025 would impact the income statement by approximately $0.6 million[164][166] - The company assesses long-lived assets for impairment by comparing the carrying value of a restaurant's asset group to its projected future operating cash flows. This process requires significant estimates and assumptions[167] Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk The company is exposed to market risks from interest rate fluctuations and commodity price volatility, impacting costs and margins - The company's only debt instrument with a variable interest rate is its revolving credit facility, which had no outstanding balance as of June 25, 2025[187] - The company faces commodity price risk as it purchases food based on market prices, which can fluctuate due to factors like weather, disease, and geopolitical events, potentially leading to cost inflation[188] Financial Statements and Supplementary Data This section contains the company's consolidated financial statements for FY2025, including auditor's report, balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm KPMG LLP issued an unqualified opinion on financial statements and internal controls, identifying gift card breakage revenue as a critical audit matter - The independent auditor, KPMG LLP, expressed an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting[193][194] - The critical audit matter identified was the assessment of gift card breakage revenue, which required subjective judgment in evaluating redemption patterns and actuarial models[197][199] Consolidated Financial Statements For FY2025, the company reported total revenues of $5.38 billion, net income of $383.1 million, and total assets of $2.68 billion Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in millions) | | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total revenues | $5,384.2 | $4,415.1 | $4,133.2 | | Operating income | $512.0 | $229.6 | $144.4 | | Net income | $383.1 | $155.3 | $102.6 | | Diluted net income per share | $8.32 | $3.40 | $2.28 | Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions) | | June 25, 2025 | June 26, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total current assets | $207.0 | $234.1 | | Net property and equipment | $952.7 | $879.7 | | Total assets | $2,678.6 | $2,593.1 | | Total current liabilities | $675.6 | $622.3 | | Long-term debt and finance leases | $426.0 | $786.3 | | Total shareholders' equity | $370.9 | $39.4 | | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $2,678.6 | $2,593.1 | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions) | | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $679.0 | $421.9 | $256.3 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($263.4) | ($192.2) | ($174.2) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($461.3) | ($180.2) | ($80.5) | | Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ($45.7) | $49.5 | $1.6 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $18.9 | $64.6 | $15.1 | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The notes detail accounting policies, lease obligations ($1.77 billion operating leases), debt, and segment-level financial performance for Chili's and Maggiano's - The company's two operating segments and reporting units are Chili's and Maggiano's[228][249] - As of June 25, 2025, the company had total future lease payments of $1.77 billion for operating leases and $117.6 million for finance leases[287] - Long-term debt as of June 25, 2025, consisted primarily of $350.0 million in 8.25% senior notes due 2030 and $97.6 million in finance lease obligations[289] - In fiscal 2025, the Chili's segment generated $644.0 million in operating income on $4.88 billion in total revenues, while the Maggiano's segment generated $60.1 million in operating income on $501.3 million in total revenues[336] Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure No changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure - The company reports no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure[339] Controls and Procedures Management concluded disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 25, 2025, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - Based on an evaluation as of June 25, 2025, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[341] - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[343] Other Information A Board member adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan on June 5, 2025, to sell up to 2,072 shares - A member of the Board of Directors, James C. Katzman, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan on June 5, 2025, to sell up to 2,072 shares[344] Part III Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Information regarding directors, executive officers, and corporate governance is incorporated by reference from the 2025 Proxy Statement - This section incorporates information by reference from the company's 2025 Proxy Statement[346] Executive Compensation Information regarding executive and director compensation is incorporated by reference from the 2025 Proxy Statement - This section incorporates information by reference from the company's 2025 Proxy Statement[349] Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters Information regarding security ownership and related stockholder matters is incorporated by reference from the 2025 Proxy Statement - This section incorporates information by reference from the company's 2025 Proxy Statement[350] Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence Information regarding certain relationships, related transactions, and director independence is incorporated by reference from the 2025 Proxy Statement - This section incorporates information by reference from the company's 2025 Proxy Statement[352][353] Principal Accountant Fees and Services Information regarding principal accountant fees and services is incorporated by reference from the 2025 Proxy Statement - This section incorporates information by reference from the company's 2025 Proxy Statement[354] Part IV Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules This section lists all financial statements and exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K - This section provides a list of all financial statements and exhibits filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K[355][357] Form 10-K Summary No Form 10-K summary provided - The company did not provide a Form 10-K summary[359]