Key Takeaways Brinker International saw strong Q1 FY26 results as Chili's traffic and same-store sales rose sharply.EAT expanded restaurant margins on sales leverage, even as food and commodity inflation persisted.Higher costs, inflation pressure and weaker Maggiano's sales continue to weigh on results.Brinker International (EAT) continues to benefit from strong performance at Chili’s, driven by higher traffic, effective marketing and brand-building initiatives, and ongoing improvements in food quality and ...