Norman Brinker, R.I.P.

By Nancy Nichols Published in Food & Drink June 9, 2009 12:21 pm

Norman Brinker, Dallas’ most prominent restaurateur died yesterday while vacationing in Colorado. Former D CEO writer, David Moore, wrote a great piece on Brinker, the man who took Chili’s, Burger King, Steak and Ale, Bennigan’s, and Jack in the Box to the world. Brinker was 78.

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One of the crown jewels of the Dallas business scene. There’s no counting the number of today’s independant restaurateurs who got their chops under his tutelage. A solid Brinker pedigree is always considered a plus on a resume. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Lori

Great guy. He did a lot for his community. And his ex started the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Brinker has a great spot in my heart. RIP Mr. Brinker.
Julie

Great man, great boss, great food and great polo!
S.E.

I’m up here in Canada, and the headline news blurb stated Brinker was “known for popularizing the salad bar”. I was shocked, and tried to explain to my in-laws that he was much more than that in the restaurant industry.

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