Solid position in casual dining Good track record as a restaurant operator Solid balance sheet and credit protection measures Cash flow consistently strong Participates in a highly competitive industry Rising employee costs The ratings on Brinker International reflect the company's solid position in the casual dining industry, its good track record as a restaurant operator, and its satisfactory financial profile. Dallas, Texas-based Brinker owns, operates, or franchises 1,402 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill&Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill&Cantina, Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, Corner Bakery Café, Big Bowl, and Rockfish. Brinker is the second-largest company in the casual dining sector, based on sales. The growth of its Chili's, Macaroni Grill,
