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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2026 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2026 GUIDANCE
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended March 25, 2026.
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