Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

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Kevin and Micah will first make prepared comments related to our strategic initiatives and operating performance. Then we will open the call for your questions. Before beginning our comments, I would like to remind everyone of our safe harbor regarding forward-looking statements. During our call, management may discuss certain items which are not based entirely on historical facts, and any such items should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include factors more completely described in this morning's press release and the company's filings with the SEC. And, of course, on the call, we may refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures that management uses in its review of the business and believes will provide insight into the company's ongoing operations. And with that said, I will turn the call over to Kevin. Thank you, Kim, and good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us as we discuss our financial and operating performance for the second quarter, as well as our outlook on the remainder of fiscal 26. Q2 Chili's same-store sales were plus 8.6%, outpacing the casual dining industry by 680 basis points. This strong result was rolling at plus 31% from last year for a two-year cumulative comp of 43%. This was our 19th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth with a three-year cumulative comp of 50% and a four-year comp of 62%. The Chili's turnaround is real, it is sustaining, and we have no intentions of taking our foot off the gas, which means we will continue to be focused on improving our food, service, and atmosp...