The path to becoming a neurosurgeon is not for the faint of heart. Itâs a highly specialized field that requires an exceptional level of skill, intelligence and mental focus. In the U.S., it takes approximately 15-17 years to become a neurosurgeon.
Ovation Brands (formerly Buffets, Inc.) is a corporation which owns Country Buffet, Fire Mountain, HomeTown Buffet, Old Country Buffet, Ryan's Steakhouse, and other smaller buffet chains. HomeTown Buffet popularized the scatter buffet, which refers to the layout of separate food pavilions.
Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker currently owns, operates, or franchises 1,593 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill & Bar (1,549 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy (44 restaurants) worldwide. Roberts currently serves as CEO and President of Brinker International, and President of Chili'sÂ® Grill & Bar. 2  Roberts' Brinker tenure includes his role as President of Chili's since 2009. 3  Previously, Roberts also served as Brinker's Chief Marketing Officer and President of the Maggiano's Little ItalyÂ® brand.