Norman E. Brinker

Norman E. Brinker
Born
Norman Eugene Brinker

(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931
Denver, Colorado
DiedJune 9, 2009(2009-06-09) (aged 78)
OccupationRestaurateur
Spouse(s)Maureen Connolly (1955-1969)
Magarit Fendt (1971-1976)
Nancy Goodman (1981-2000)
Toni Chapman (2007)
ChildrenBrenda, Christina, Cindy, Eric, Mark
Parent(s)Kathryn and Eugene Brinker

Norman Eugene Brinker (June 3, 1931 – June 9, 2009) was an American restaurateur who was responsible for the creation of new business concepts within the restaurant field. He served as president of Jack in the Box, founded Steak and Ale, helped establish Bennigan's and Chili's, and founded Brinker International.