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• Opened restaurants in 3 new countries – Taiwan, Qatar, and Oman – giving us a
presence in 22 countries.
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill won Restaurants & Institutions’ “Platinum Choice in
Chains” award for the fourth straight year.
• Opened a new Chili’s in Anchorage, Alaska, expanding our national presence
to 49 states.
• Received a Platinum Award from Forbes magazine as one of “America’s
Best Big Companies.”
• Stock price hit an all-time high.
These milestones have been accomplished by actively building on our success.
At Brinker we’re unwilling to rest on our laurels. Our innovative concept teams
constantly examine the fundamentals of their operations, looking for areas to
enhance our product offerings and service while satisfying the sophisticated tastes of
our guests. Targeted and disciplined expansion, stressing the basics while raising the
bar, building an infrastructure in pace with growth, cultivating a worldwide team of
talented and energetic employees, and adherence to integrity are among the key
elements that keep Brinker International proud of its achievements and enthusiastic
about the future.
We’re also proud to be part of a team that is committed to giving back to its
community and working together to benefit our neighbors. In fiscal 2002, our
restaurants participated in the national “Dine Out for America” program, donating
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