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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;</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>Date of Report (Date of
earliest event reported):</b> September 15, 2005</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;</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; Written communications
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).</p>



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



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



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

<hr><P STYLE="page-break-after: always"></P>&nbsp;<p><b>Item
2.02.&nbsp; Results of Operations and
Financial Condition.</b></p>

<p><b>Item
7.01.&nbsp; Regulation FD Disclosure</b></p>



<p>The information contained
in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is
being furnished and shall not be deemed to be &quot;filed&quot; for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that Section.&nbsp;
Furthermore, the information contained in this Current Report on Form
8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration
statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.</p>



<p>On September 15, 2005,
Brinker International, Inc. (the &quot;Registrant&quot;) issued a Press Release
announcing the declaration of the Registrant's first quarterly dividend to
common stock shareholders in the amount of $0.10 per share.&nbsp; The dividend will be payable on December 14,
2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 22, 2005.</p>



<p>The Registrant also
announced that representatives of the Registrant are scheduled to make
presentations to institutional investors and financial analysts at a conference
being hosted by the Registrant, in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, September 15,
2005, as more specifically set forth in the Press Release.&nbsp; The conference will begin at 8:00 a.m.
C.D.T. and will be simultaneously web cast live at the Registrant's website at
www.brinker.com.&nbsp; An archive of the
conference with slide presentation will be available at the Registrant's
website through October 13, 2005.&nbsp; A
copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.</p>



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



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



<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 99&nbsp;&nbsp; Press Release, dated September 15, 2005.</p>





<p>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</p>
  <p>Date: September 15,
  2005</p>
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  <p>&nbsp;</p>
  <p>By:<u>&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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</p>

<p>Contacts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Louis Adams or
Chris Barnes, Media Relations (972) 770-4967 or (972) 770-4959<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lynn Schweinfurth
or Laura Conn, Investor Relations (972) 770-7228 or (972) 770-5810</p>

<p align="center"><b>Brinker International Declares First Quarterly Dividend,</b><br>
<b>Discusses Long-Term
Strategic Plan <br>
at Investor and
Analyst Conference</b></p>



<p>Dallas - September 15, 2005
- The board of directors of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has
approved the declaration of the company's first quarterly dividend to common
stock shareholders in the amount of $0.10 per share, the company today
announced. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 14, 2005, to shareholders of
record at the close of business on Nov. 22, 2005.</p>



<p>The board of directors
authorized the dividend based on management's confidence in the strength of the
company's long-term cash flow generation.</p>



<p>Also today, Brinker is
hosting a conference with institutional investors and financial analysts to
provide detail on its comprehensive strategic plan. At the conference, the
company will discuss:</p>



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  <p>expanding its presence
  both domestically and internationally,&nbsp;
  </p>
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  <p>(ii)</p>
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  <td width=499 valign=top>
  <p>growing earnings per share
  15 percent per year,</p>
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  <td width=43 valign=top>
  <p>(iii)</p>
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  <p>returning capital to
  common stock shareholders through share repurchases and payment of a
  quarterly dividend,</p>
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  <td width=43 valign=top>
  <p>(iv)</p>
  </td>
  <td width=499 valign=top>
  <p>implementing a new
  equity-based compensation program, and</p>
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  <td width=43 valign=top>
  <p>(v)</p>
  </td>
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  <p>affirming full year
  guidance of $2.40 to $2.46, excluding equity compensation expense.</p>
  </td>
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</blockquote>



<p>&quot;We are committed to being
the dominant, global casual dining portfolio restaurant company. Our worldwide
development strategy, strong operations performance and portfolio of powerful
brands will enable us to grow earnings each year by 15 percent and pay a
sustainable dividend to our shareholders,&quot; said Doug Brooks, Brinker's Chairman
and CEO. &quot;We are excited to share our strategic plan, which will support the
achievement of our long-term vision, during today's investor conference.&quot; </p>



<hr><P STYLE="page-break-after: always"></P>



<p><b><u>Capital Allocation</u></b></p>

<p>During the investor
conference, management will also provide Brinker's ongoing comprehensive
financial strategy, including capital allocation priorities. The company will
use cash from ongoing operating activities for high-return investments,
including global restaurant development, potential acquisitions, initiatives to
improve the customer experience, platforms for revenue generation and
operational margin expansion, and other reinvestments in its brands. The
company will continue to apply stringent expectations for minimum returns on
investment.</p>



<p>Remaining free cash flow
will be used to reduce debt, with the objective of targeting a ratio of
adjusted debt to total capitalization of 55 percent to 60 percent, for
distributions to shareholders through the payment of a quarterly dividend, and
for the ongoing share repurchase program.</p>



<p>There is approximately $150
million available under the company's share repurchase authorizations. One of
the goals of share repurchases is to continue to offset dilution from
outstanding stock options. Management will consider additional repurchases based
on the company's cash position, operational liquidity and planned investment
and financing opportunities.</p>



<p><b>Table 1:&nbsp; Projected Cash Flow After Capital Expenditures<br>
06-08; $ millions</b></p>

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  <td width=220 valign=top>
  &nbsp;</td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>
  <p align=center>&nbsp;</td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>
  <p align=center>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>
  <p align=center>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
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 <tr>
  <td width=220 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>
  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
  <u>06F</u></td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>
  &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>07F</u></td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>
  <p align=left>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
  <u>08F</u></p>
  </td>
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 <tr>
  <td width=220 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>

  </td>
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  <td width=220 valign=top>
  <p>Cash Flow from Operations</p>
  </td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>
  <p align=right>$455</p>
  </td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>
  <p align=right>$510</p>
  </td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>
  <p align=right>$600</p>
  </td>
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  <td width=220 valign=top>
  <p>Capital Expenditures</p>
  </td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>$(360)</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>$(400)</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>$(440)</u></p>
  </td>
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  <td width=220 valign=top>
  <p>Cash Flow After Cap Ex </p>
  </td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>$95</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>$110</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>$160</u></p>
  </td>
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  <td width=220 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=112 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=128 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=124 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
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<p><b><u>Global Restaurant Development Strategy</u></b></p>



<p>Brinker expects to expand
global operations in both new and existing markets.&nbsp; Specifically, the company expanded its domestic restaurant
universe potential of its four reported brands by approximately 20 percent to
2,900 total restaurants and increased its global potential universe by
approximately 85 percent to almost 5,000 restaurants. The company anticipates
that by 2012, international business will produce approximately 20 percent of
its operating income. Achieving this international target may require equity
positions in some new key markets in addition to franchise development.&nbsp; </p>



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<p><b>Table 2:&nbsp; Projected Store Counts<br>
06-08; number of stores</b></p>



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  <h4>&nbsp;</h4>
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  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>

  </td>
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  <td width=151 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=24 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>06F</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>07F</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>08F</u></p>
  </td>
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  <td width=151 valign=top>
  <p>Domestic</p>
  </td>
  <td width=24 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right>131-144</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right>160+</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right>160+</p>
  </td>
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  <td width=151 valign=top>
  <p>International</p>
  </td>
  <td width=24 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>14-17</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>50+</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>80+</u></p>
  </td>
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  <td width=151 valign=top>
  <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Total</p>
  </td>
  <td width=24 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>145-161</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>210+</u></p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right><u>240+</u></p>
  </td>
 </tr>
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  <td width=151 valign=top>

  </td>
  <td width=24 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width=80 valign=top>
  <p align=right>&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><u><b>Equity-based
Compensation Plans</b></u></p>



<p>Among
other proposals, the company will seek shareholder approval of its equity-based
compensation plans at the upcoming Annual Shareholder Meeting, to be held on
Oct. 20, 2005. The goals of the updated equity-based compensation plans are to
remain competitive in attracting and retaining high-quality employees, reduce
the number of equity units being awarded, minimize earnings per share dilution
from equity-based grants and align management incentives with shareholder
interests.</p>



<p><u><b>Long-term Business Model</b></u></p>



<p>Management confirms the
long-term goal of growing annual earnings per share 15 percent. Key annual
assumptions include comparable store sales of 1 percent to 3 percent, capacity
growth (as measured by average-weighted sales weeks) of 8 percent to 10
percent, increased franchise revenues, margin expansion of 20 to 30 basis
points and capital distribution commitments to shareholders noted above.</p>

<p><b><u>2006 Financial Guidance</u></b></p>

<p>The
company affirms full-year fiscal 2006 earnings per diluted share to be $2.40 to
$2.46, excluding equity-based compensation expense. Equity-based compensation
expense for the year is estimated to be approximately $31.0 million to $33.0
million ($24.0 million to $26.0 million after-tax), resulting in earnings per
diluted share of $2.08 to $2.16. This guidance excludes gains and charges and
assumes comparable store sales of 3 percent to 4 percent and weighted average
shares of 89 million to 90 million. </p>

<hr><P STYLE="page-break-after: always"></P>

<p><b><u>Investor Conference</u></b></p>

<p>Brinker International's
senior management team will present its business plans to investors and
financial analysts today at the Omni Dallas Park West Hotel. The event will be
webcast live at  www.brinker.com.&nbsp; The conference will begin at 8:00 a.m.
CDT.&nbsp; An archive of the conference,
including audio and slide presentations, will be available on Brinker's Web
site in the Investor Relations section beginning Sept. 16, 2005, at 8 a.m. CDT.</p>



<p><b><u>Forward Calendar</u></b></p>



<p>Royal Bank of Canada
Conference - Sept. 28<br>
Period 3 Sales &amp; 1<sup>st</sup>
Quarter Results - Oct. 25</p>





<p>Brinker
International either owns, operates or franchises 1,597 restaurants under the
names Chili's Grill &amp; Bar (1,098 units), Romano's Macaroni Grill (236
units), On The Border Mexican Grill &amp; Cantina (138 units), Maggiano's
Little Italy (33 units) and Corner Bakery Cafe (92 units). </p>



<p>The
statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties and, consequently, could be affected by general business and
economic conditions, the impact of competition, the impact of acquisitions and divestitures,
the seasonality of the company's business, adverse weather conditions, future
commodity prices, fuel and utility costs and availability, terrorist acts,
consumer perception of food safety, changes in consumer taste, changes in
demographic trends, availability of employees, unfavorable publicity, the
company's ability to meet its growth plan, acts of God, governmental
regulations, and inflation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

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