Winter weather to blame for 4.9% decline in Brinker's sales

DALLAS Brinker International Inc. said unfavorable winter weather chilled February sales at all its chains, resulting in a blended same-store sales decline of 4.9 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 28.

Brinker's flagship Chili's Grill & Bar brand posted a same-store sales decline of 5.1 percent for the February period despite a 1-percent menu price increase. Romano's Macaroni Grill, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Maggiano's Little Italy recorded sa