Brinker International | 59,248 followers on LinkedIn. Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975, Brinker owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants across 31 countries and two territories under the names Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®. Our Restaurant Support Center is a custom-built, lakefront building located in Cypress Waters – an office, living and retail development in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth.