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Kevin Hochman

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, BRINKER INTL INC

Search every verified Kevin Hochman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kevin Hochman, President and CEO of Brinker International, appeared on CNBC's "Mad Money" with Jim Cramer in August 2026 to discuss the company's quarterly results. He cited Chili's comparable restaurant sales up 5.6% and noted strong multi-year sales stacks, describing the figures as "unheard of" for a legacy brand. Hochman attributed the performance to value offerings, such as the $10.99 meal campaign, and investments in labor and service. He also discussed the company's strategy of focusing only on initiatives aligned with its core plan, stating that they "don't work on anything small." In a July 2025 podcast episode of "Legacy Makers," Hochman discussed leadership principles and personal values. He said he advises employees to "always choose family" when faced with a choice between family and work, and he emphasized the importance of training and trusting team members as a leader's primary job. He also credited his wife's family for teaching him about leadership and family life.

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