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<p align=center><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION<br>
Washington, D.C.&nbsp; 20549</b></p>

<p align="center"><b>&nbsp;FORM 8-K</b></p>

<p align="center"><b>&nbsp;Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of<br>
the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934</b></p>

<p align="center"><b>&nbsp;Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported):</b> August 26, 2004</p>







<p align=center><b>BRINKER INTERNATIONAL,
INC.<br>
</b>(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)</p>





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  <p align=center><b>Delaware<br>
  </b>(State of
  Incorporation)</p>
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  <p align=center><b>1-10275<br>
  </b>(Commission File<br>
  Number)</p>
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  <p align=center><b>74-1914582<br>
  </b>(IRS Employment<br>
  Identification No.)</p>
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<p align=center><b>6820 LBJ Freeway<br>
Dallas, Texas 75240<br>
</b>(Address of principal
executive offices)</p>



<p><b>&nbsp;Registrant's telephone
number, including area code</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 972-980-9917</p>



<p>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:</p>



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    <td width="91%">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the
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    <td width="91%">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the
    Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).</td>
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    <td width="91%">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)
    under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).</td>
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    <td width="9%">____</td>
    <td width="91%">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)
    under the Exchange Act&nbsp; (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).</td>
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<p><b>Section 5 - Corporate
Governance and Management</b></p>

<p>Item 5.02.&nbsp;
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 26, 2004, Brinker International, Inc.
(&quot;Registrant&quot;) announced that Ronald A. McDougall, Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Registrant, will resign from the Company's Board of Directors
effective November 4, 2004.&nbsp; Douglas H.
Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, and a member
of Registrant's Board of Directors, will become Chairman of the Board of
Directors effective November 4, 2004.</p>



<p>Section 9 - Financial Statement and Exhibits.</p>

<p>Item 9.01.&nbsp;
Financial Statements and Exhibits.</p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits.</b></p>



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 99 Press Release, dated August 26, 2004.</p>







<p align="center">SIGNATURE</p>





<p>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.</p>





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  <p>BRINKER INTERNATIONAL,
  INC.</p>
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  <p>Date: August 30, 2004</p>
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  <p>By:<u>&nbsp;&nbsp; /s/ Douglas H. Brooks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
  </u></p>
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  <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Douglas H. Brooks</p>
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  <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President and Chief Executive Officer</p>
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<p align=center>EXHIBIT 99</p>



<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>



<p>Contact:&nbsp; Louis Adams / Chris Barnes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lynn
Schweinfurth<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Media Relations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Investor
Relations<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
(972) 770-4967 / (972) 770-4959&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (972)
770-7228</p>





<p align=center>BRINKER INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br>
Ron
McDougall to step down as Chairman; Doug Brooks to take helm</p>



<p>DALLAS (Aug 26,
2004) - Following today's board meeting, the Board of Directors of Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced that Ron McDougall is stepping down from his position as Chairman
of the Board of Directors effective November 4.&nbsp; Doug Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer, will add the
role of Chairman to his current responsibilities at that time.</p>



<p>McDougall joined
Brinker International in 1983 as Executive Vice President - Marketing and
Strategic Development and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer
in 1986.&nbsp; In 1995, he added the title of
CEO to his role as President.&nbsp;&nbsp; He has
served on the Board since 1983 and as Chairman since 2000.</p>



<p>&quot;Ron McDougall
was instrumental in guiding the early development of this company and shaping
its multi-concept portfolio and strategy, which has resulted in Brinker
International's position as a premier player in casual dining,&quot; said Marvin
Girouard, Brinker Director.&nbsp; &quot;In his
21-year career at Brinker and his earlier leadership roles with other
restaurant brands, Ron has made an indelible mark on the industry and leaves a
compelling legacy.&quot;</p>



<p>Brooks began his
Brinker career as a manager at the original Chili's location in 1978.&nbsp; He served in a variety of leadership
positions for Chili's operations before being named president of the brand in
1994.&nbsp; In 1998 he became Brinker's Chief
Operating Officer and was named President of Brinker the following year.&nbsp; Brooks was named CEO of the company in
January 2004.</p>



<p>&quot;Doug's
knowledge of the restaurant business and the keys to brand success are
unparalleled,&quot; said McDougall.&nbsp; &quot;He is a
dynamic motivator and has embodied the Brinker culture during his 26 years on
this team.&nbsp; Passing the torch as
Chairman to him will be a seamless transition and leaves me bullish on the
future of this company.&quot;</p>



<p>Based in Dallas,
Brinker International either owns, operates, franchises, or is involved in the
ownership of more than 1,475 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill &amp;
Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, On The Border Mexican
Grill &amp; Cantina, Corner Bakery Cafe, Big Bowl Asian Kitchen, and Rockfish
Seafood Grill.</p>



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