BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

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Brinker International, Inc.

(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

3000 Olympus Blvd.

Dallas, Texas 75019

(972) 980-9917

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Virtual Meeting Only—No Physical Meeting Location

To Be Held November 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CST)

September 25, 2026

Dear Shareholder:

We invite you to attend the annual meeting of shareholders (“Annual Meeting”) of Brinker International, Inc. (sometimes referred to here as “Brinker,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) to be held at 9:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, November 5, 2026, via a live audio-only webcast atwww.proxydocs.com/EAT. Only shareholders who held shares as of the record date, September 8, 2026, may attend and participate in the Annual Meeting, submit questions and vote at the virtual Annual Meeting. You will not be able to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting in person. See “Proxy Summary” and “FAQs About the Meeting and Voting” included in the accompanying proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) for additional information about the Annual Meeting and attendance process, including if you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of a broker, bank, or other nominee.

At the Annual Meeting, shareholders will be asked to: (1) elect nine (9) directors named in the Proxy Statement forone-year terms until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, subject to their earlier death, resignation or removal; (2) vote on the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027; (3) cast an advisory vote to approve our executive compensation, as described in this Proxy Statement; and (4) conduct any other business properly brought before the meeting.

Your vote is important. Whether or not you plan to participate in the Annual Meeting virtually, please take time to review the Proxy Materials and vote. If you decide not to attend the Annual Meeting virtually, you may vote on these proposals by proxy prior to the Annual Meeting. To do so, please cast your vote online as instructed in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials you received or by telephone after your review of the proxy materials atwww.proxydocs.com/EAT or, upon your request, after receipt of hard copies of proxy materials. We ask that you cast your vote as promptly as possible. You may also request a paper copy of the proxy card to submit your vote if you prefer. We encourage you to vote online prior to the Annual Meeting. It is convenient and saves postage and processing costs. If you vote online, by mail, or by telephone prior to the Annual Meeting and later decide to attend the virtual Annual Meeting, you may participate in the Annual Meeting and vote.

This Notice, the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, the Proxy Statement, and the Annual Report are first being made available to shareholders on or about September 25, 2026.

We look forward to your participation in this year’s meeting.

Very truly yours, Kevin D. Hochman Chief Executive Officer and President of Brinker International, Inc., President of Chili’s Grill & Bar and President of Maggiano’s Little Italy

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2026

Brinker’s Proxy Statement and 2026 Annual Report for the year ended June 24, 2026

are available atwww.proxydocs.com/EAT