Brinker International reported strong first quarter fiscal 2025 results, with company sales increasing to $1,127.3 million and comparable restaurant sales up by 13.0%. The increase in comparable restaurant sales at Chili’s was primarily due to menu pricing and higher traffic.
Company sales were $1,127.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $1,002.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Comparable restaurant sales increased 13.0%, with an increase in comparable restaurant sales of 14.1% for Chili’s and 4.2% for Maggiano’s.
Higher Company sales resulted in operating income margin increasing to 5.0% and restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) increasing to 13.5% for the first quarter.
Chili’s franchisees generated sales of $225.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $202.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $4.70 billion - $4.75 billion; and Net income per diluted share, excluding special items, non-GAAP, is expected to be in the range of $5.20 - $5.50.