Chili's(R) Grill & Bar Opens First Location in Toronto, Ontario
21 Maggio 2009 - 8:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
- Brinker International's Thriving Global Development Continues as
Chili's enters the fourth largest city in North America - DALLAS,
May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)
announced the opening of the first Chili's Grill & Bar location
in the Greater Toronto area, marking Brinker's entry into the
largest market in Canada. Brinker now owns, operates and franchises
205 restaurants outside the United States, with locations in 28
countries and two territories. As part of the company's goal to
become the globally dominant casual dining restaurant portfolio
company, Brinker International plans to have 500 restaurants open
outside the U. S. by 2014. The Toronto Chili's, developed by Top
Down Enterprises, Inc. (TDE), is located in Vaughan as part of the
Colossus Centre. The restaurant is the first of a five restaurant,
five-year agreement that will expand the Brinker presence
throughout Toronto. "We're ready to 'Pepper in Some Fun(TM)' in
Ontario with our enthusiastic team, Southwestern-inspired menu,
vibrant, inviting setting and unmatched hospitality," said Heath
Everett, CEO and Owner/Operator for TDE. "The Chili's brand has a
strong presence in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and we're excited to
work with TDE to open more restaurants in Canada's largest city,"
said John Reale, President of Global Business Development for
Brinker International. "As the cultural, financial and
entertainment capital of Canada, Toronto offers vast growth
potential for Chili's. We know we can capitalize on the existing
awareness of the brand while introducing a unique Southwest
American casual dining experience not currently available in the
Greater Toronto Area." Much like in the U.S., the menu at Chili's
Toronto offers a variety of Southwestern American favorites such as
Sizzling Fajitas, Baby Back Ribs, Big Mouth Burgers(R), as well as
signature items such as Southwestern Eggrolls and Crispy
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers(R), served in a fun, energetic
atmosphere where you can enjoy a hand-shaken Presidente
Margarita(R). Chili's Vaughan, located at 21 Colossus Drive, Unit #
125, in the RioCan Colossus Centre can be reached at (905)
264-9977. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday
through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. For more information please visit
http://www.chilis-ontario.com/. About Brinker International Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), is one of the world's leading
casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than 1 million
guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker
owns or franchises more than 1,700 restaurants in 28 countries and
two territories, and employs more than 125,000. Brinker restaurant
brands include Chili's(R) Grill & Bar, On The Border Mexican
Grill & Cantina(R) and Maggiano's Little Italy(R). Brinker also
holds a minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill. The company
was named one of FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Food Service
Companies in 2009 and was honored by the magazine as one of the Top
50 Employers for Minorities and the Top 50 Employers for Women. For
more information, visit http://www.brinker.com/. DATASOURCE:
Brinker International, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Stacey Sullivan of
Brinker International, 1-800-775-7290, Web Site:
http://www.brinker.com/ http://www.chilis-ontario.com/
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