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

<p><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p align=center><b>FORM 8-K</b></p>

<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></p>

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

<p><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p align="center"><b>&nbsp;Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported):</b> December 6, 2004</p>

<p align="center">&nbsp;</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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  <td width=208 valign=top>
  <p align=center><b>1-10275<br>
  </b>(Commission File<br>
  Number)</p>
  </td>
  <td width=208 valign=top>
  <p align=center><b>74-1914582<br>
  </b>(IRS Employment<br>
  Identification No.)</p>
  </td>
 </tr>
</table>







<p align=center><b>6820 LBJ Freeway<br>
Dallas, Texas 75240<br>
</b>(Address of principal
executive offices)</p>



<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></p>

<p><b>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>



<p>____&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Written communications
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).</p>



<p>____&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).</p>



<p>____&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17<br>
&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; CFR
240.14d-2(b)).</p>



<p>____&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act&nbsp; (17<br>
&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; CFR 240.13e-4(c)).</p>

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<p><b>Section 5 - Corporate
Governance and Management</b></p>

<p><b>&nbsp;</b>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 December 6, 2004, Brinker International, Inc.
(&quot;Registrant&quot;) announced that Mr. Rosendo G. (Ro) Parra has been added to the
Board of Directors of Registrant.&nbsp; Mr.
Parra will be a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee of the
Registrant.</p>



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

<p><b>&nbsp;</b>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 December 6, 2004.</p>







<p align="center">SIGNAURE</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: December 9, 2004</p>
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  <p>By:<u>&nbsp;&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></p>
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  <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Douglas H. Brooks, Chairman of the
  Board</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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CONTACT:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Louis Adams, Chris Barnes<br>
&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;&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)
770-4967, (972) 770-4959</p>

<p align=center><b>BRINKER INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES</b><br>
<b>ROSENDO PARRA TO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS</b></p>

<p align=center><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>DALLAS (Dec. 6, 2004) - Brinker International, Inc., (NYSE:
EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining, today announced the addition of
Rosendo G. (Ro) Parra to its board of directors.</p>



<p>Mr. Parra, 45, serves as Senior Vice President, Americas,
for Dell Inc., with responsibility for manufacturing, services, sales and
marketing operations serving the company's customers in the United States,
Canada and Latin America. </p>



<p>&nbsp;&quot;Ro Parra's leadership experience at one of the most
dynamic and successful technology companies in the world will be a tremendous
asset to our board of directors,&quot; said Doug Brooks, President, CEO and Chairman
of the Board of Brinker International. &quot;We are looking forward to the insights
and perspective he will bring to our company.&quot;</p>



<p>Brinker International owns, operates, franchises, or is
involved in the ownership of more than 1,500 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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