DALLAS, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), was selected as the recipient of
the 2012 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award, which annually
honors a Dallas-based company that
demonstrates the ability to ensure ethics are an integral part of
its business culture.
Brinker received for the top honor in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the company's
measurable commitment to ethical business practices in everyday
operations, management philosophies and responses to crises or
challenges.
"We are truly honored to be celebrated for exemplifying sound
business ethics in our community," said Valerie Davisson, Executive Vice President, and
Chief PeopleWorks Officer for Brinker International. "This award is
a direct reflection of the 4,500 D/FW Brinker, Chili's and
Maggiano's team members who demonstrate our passion of making
people feel special every day."
The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award is judged by a
ten-member panel comprised of academia and business. In addition,
four students from the Austin College
Posey Leadership Institute assisted in the judging process by
conducting site visits with interviews of executives at the five
finalist companies, including Brinker.
About Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), is one of the world's
leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than one
million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises more
than 1,500 restaurants in 32 countries and two territories, and
employs more than 100,000. Brinker's wholly-owned restaurant brands
include Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.
Brinker also holds a minority investment in Romano's Macaroni
Grill®. For more information, visit www.brinker.com.
SOURCE Brinker International, Inc.