Brinker sets course for future.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 1995--At the request of its namesake name·sake n. One that is named after another. [From the phrase for the name's sake.] namesake Noun , the Brinker International Board of Directors approved a management change at the company Wednesday. The Board agreed to Mr. Norman Brinker's request to use his role as chairman of the board to concentrate his attention on global issues facing the company. To help facilitate this expanded focus, the directors, also at Mr. Brinker's request, named Ron McDougall chief executive officer in addition to his current position as president. Previously, Mr. Brinker had served as chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Mr. McDougall served as president. The title changes take effect June 29, the beginning of the company's fiscal year. Mr. Brinker released a letter to company employees. He noted the competitiveness in the restaurant industry and the need for "the chairman of the Board to concentrate his energies on major issues including global expansion, assistance in developing restaurant concepts and the legislative opportunities affecting the industry." Mr. Brinker and Mr. McDougall said they expected a "seamless" transition. The two men have worked together with tremendous success for 21 years. "In my almost 40 years in the restaurant industry, I have never seen the restaurant business more competitive than it is today," Mr. Brinker said. "Other companies have seen our plan work, and they are copying it. Remaining this industry's touchstone touchstone Black, silica-containing stone used in assaying to determine the purity of gold and silver. The metal to be assayed is rubbed on the touchstone, and then a sample of metal of known purity is rubbed on the stone right next to it. will require bold, well-planned strategic moves. "Because of this, I have recommended, and the Board has approved, the concentration of all of my efforts on the responsibilities and challenges of the chairman of the board position." Mr. McDougall called Norman Brinker an icon of the restaurant business, noting the chairman's high visibility and credibility in the industry. "He has a history of mentoring and producing outstanding leaders," Mr. McDougall said. "I am honored he recommended me to assume the day to day responsibilities for the company that bears his name. His energy and optimism are a daily source of inspiration to me and everyone at the company." Brinker International currently owns and operates five primary restaurant concepts under the names of Chili's Grill Grill may refer to: In food:
Chili's restaurants are full-service restaurants featuring a casual atmosphere and a limited menu of freshly prepared chicken, beef and seafood seafood Edible aquatic animals excluding mammals, but including both freshwater and ocean creatures. Seafood includes bony and cartilaginous fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, edible jellyfish, sea turtles, frogs, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. entrees, hamburgers, ribs, fajitas fajitas Noun, pl a Mexican dish of soft tortillas wrapped around fried strips of meat or vegetables [Mexican Spanish] , sandwiches, salads, appetizers, desserts, and a full-service bar. Grady's restaurants are casual, upscale restaurants that feature fresh seafood, prime rib, steaks, pasta While the only basic difference between these names is the shape of the pasta, each pasta is typically matched with a particular sauce based on cooking time, consistency, ability to hold sauce, ease of eating, etc. , salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and a full-service bar. Macaroni Grill restaurants are full-service Italian restaurants featuring appetizers, salads, seafood, meat and pasta entrees, and desserts with a limited wine and beer selection in most restaurants and a full-service bar in recent and future openings. On The Border restaurants are full-service, casual, Tex-Mex theme restaurants featuring Southwest mesquite- grilled grill tr.v. grilled, grill·ing, grills 1. To broil on a gridiron. 2. To torture or afflict as if by broiling. 3. Informal To question relentlessly; cross-examine. 4. specialties and a full-service bar. Spageddies restaurants are casual, full-service, modest-priced Italian restaurants featuring appetizers, salads, pasta, rotisserie chicken, steak, desserts, and a full-service bar. The company's portfolio of five restaurant concepts generated more than $1 billion in systemwide revenues in the 1994 fiscal year. Brinker International's stated goal is to achieve annual systemwide revenues in excess of $3 billion by the end of the decade. CONTACT: Brinker International, Dallas Debra L. Smithart, 214/980-9917 |
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