Brinker International Signs New Contract with National Processing Company
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- National Processing Company (NPC®) a leading provider of merchant credit card processing and a wholly owned subsidiary of National Processing, Inc. (NYSE: NAP) announced the signing of a multi-year credit card processing agreement with Brinker International (NYSE: EAT). Under the terms of the agreement, NPC will provide merchant processing solutions for all Brinker International Visa® and MasterCard® transactions.
Brinker International, the world's premier multi-concept casual dining restaurant company, operates over 1,100 locations in 47 states and 20 countries. NPC will provide Brinker front-end authorization and settlement services to all its locations.
``NPC is delighted to have Brinker International back in our processing portfolio,'' said Drew Soinski, senior vice president of Travel and Entertainment for NPC. ``Since losing the Brinker account, NPC has made a substantial investment in developing products and services specifically for the restaurant industry. We are honored to have earned their business back.''
``NPC is delighted to be processing again for such a premier company as Brinker International,'' said Mark Pyke, executive vice president of Merchant Services for NPC. ``Our commitment to the restaurant industry, and understanding its needs and future trends has allowed us to deliver the most cost-effective solutions. Like NPC, Brinker's growth and success is due to their commitment to quality and service, and continuing to provide innovative products for their customers.''
``We are pleased to be partner again with NPC,'' said Chuck Sonsteby, chief financial officer for Brinker International. ``NPC's national presence fits well with our growth strategies -- allowing us to focus on our customers.''
About Brinker International
Brinker International is the world's premier multi-concept casual dining restaurant company. Brinker operates over 1,100 units in 47 states and 20 countries under the names: Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Maggiano's Little Italy, Corner Bakery Cafe, Big Bowl, Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill, and EatZi's Market & Bakery. |
