SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2007

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

6820 LBJ Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75240

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code    972-980-9917

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o                                         Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

o                                         Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

o                                         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

o                                         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01.  Other Events

On June 27, 2007, the Registrant announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction with Pepper Dining, Inc., an affiliate of Olympus Partners, establishing a new franchise relationship.  Under terms of this purchase agreement, Pepper Dining has purchased 95 Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants located in the Northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions for approximately $155 million.  In addition, Pepper Dining has entered into a development agreement to construct 14-38 Chili’s restaurants over the next several years.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

99  Press Release, dated June 27, 2007.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: June 29, 2007	By:	/s/ Douglas H. Brooks
		Douglas H. Brooks, Chairman of the Board
		President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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