UNITED STATES

                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                         WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

                            FORM 10-Q

          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

                    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



         For the Quarterly Period Ended September 27, 2000

                  Commission File Number 1-10275


                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


             DELAWARE                            75-1914582
    (State or other jurisdiction of          (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)


                  6820 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS  75240
                 (Address of principal executive offices)
                             (Zip Code)

                          (972) 980-9917
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.

Yes   X   No

Number of shares of common stock of registrant outstanding at
September 27, 2000: 65,481,724



                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                               INDEX




Part I -  Financial Information

          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
           September 27, 2000 (Unaudited) and June 28, 2000       3 - 4

          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
           (Unaudited) - Thirteen-week periods ended
           September 27, 2000 and September 29, 1999                  5

          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           (Unaudited) - Thirteen-week periods ended
           September 27, 2000 and September 29, 1999                  6

          Notes to Condensed Consolidated
           Financial Statements (Unaudited)                       7 - 8

          Management's Discussion and Analysis of
           Financial Condition and Results of Operations          9 - 13


Part II - Other Information                                      14 - 15




PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION



                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                            (In thousands)



                                       September 27,   June 28,
                                            2000         2000
ASSETS                                  (Unaudited)
Current Assets:
 Cash and Cash Equivalents              $    12,314  $    12,343
 Accounts Receivable                         23,534       20,378
 Inventories                                 16,710       16,448
 Prepaid Expenses                            49,004       50,327
 Deferred Income Taxes                        1,363        2,127
 Other                                        2,000        2,000

     Total Current Assets                   104,925      103,623

Property and Equipment, at Cost:
 Land                                       180,074      178,025
 Buildings and Leasehold Improvements       763,269      739,795
 Furniture and Equipment                    413,503      396,089
 Construction-in-Progress                    54,418       57,167
                                          1,411,264    1,371,076
 Less Accumulated Depreciation
  and Amortization                          504,370      482,944

     Net Property and Equipment             906,894      888,132

Other Assets:
 Goodwill                                    71,007       71,561
 Other                                       98,614       99,012

     Total Other Assets                     169,621      170,573

     Total Assets                       $ 1,181,440  $ 1,162,328

                                                       (continued)


                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
             (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)




                                       September 27,   June 28,
                                            2000         2000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    (Unaudited)

Current Liabilities:
 Current Installments of Long-term Debt $    14,635  $    14,635
 Accounts Payable                           114,132      104,461
 Accrued Liabilities                        105,723      111,904

  Total Current Liabilities                 234,490      231,000

Long-term Debt, Less Current Installments   106,124      110,323
Deferred Income Taxes                         9,482        7,667
Other Liabilities                            53,283       51,130


Shareholders' Equity:
 Preferred Stock - 1,000,000 Authorized
  Shares; $1.00 Par Value; No Shares Issued      -            -
 Common Stock - 250,000,000 Authorized
  Shares; $.10 Par Value; 78,362,441
  Shares Issued and 65,481,724 Shares
  Outstanding at September 27, 2000, and
  78,362,441 Shares Issued and 65,866,529
  Shares Outstanding at June 28, 2000         7,836        7,836
 Additional Paid-In Capital                 297,614      298,172
 Retained Earnings                          695,952      660,758
                                          1,001,402      966,766
 Less:
  Treasury Stock, at Cost (12,880,717
   shares at September 27, 2000 and
   12,495,912 shares at June 28, 2000)      219,959      201,531
  Unearned Compensation                       3,382        3,027
  Total Shareholders' Equity                778,061      762,208

  Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
    Equity                              $ 1,181,440  $ 1,162,328



See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.



                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                            (Unaudited)

                                      Thirteen-Week Periods Ended
                                 September 27,       September 29,
                                      2000                1999

Revenues                           $  589,283          $  511,033

Operating Costs and Expenses:
   Cost of Sales                      156,407             136,190
   Restaurant Expenses                326,129             284,725
   Depreciation and Amortization       23,430              22,117
   General and Administrative          27,211              23,507

 Total Operating Costs and Expenses   533,177             466,539

Operating Income                       56,106              44,494

Interest Expense                        1,396               2,398
Other, Net                                399                 586

Income Before Provision for
   Income Taxes                        54,311              41,510

Provision for Income Taxes             19,117              14,404


     Net Income                    $   35,194          $   27,106

Basic Net Income Per Share         $      .53          $      .41

Diluted Net Income Per Share       $      .52          $      .40

Basic Weighted Average
   Shares Outstanding                  65,836              65,786

Diluted Weighted Average
   Shares Outstanding                  67,714              67,772

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.



                        BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                               (In thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)


                                                  Thirteen-Week Periods Ended
                                                 September 27,    September 29,
                                                      2000              1999
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income                                         $ 35,194         $ 27,106
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income
 to Net Cash Provided by Operating
 Activities:
   Depreciation and Amortization                     23,430           22,117
   Amortization of Unearned Compensation                413              -
   Deferred Income Taxes                              2,579            1,943
   Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
      Receivables                                    (3,156)           1,255
      Inventories                                      (262)             (25)
      Prepaid Expenses                                2,275            3,888
      Other Assets                                       96             (212)
      Accounts Payable                                9,671           13,323
      Accrued Liabilities                            (5,921)          (9,764)
      Other Liabilities                               2,153              913

      Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities      66,472           60,544

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - Payments
 for Property and Equipment                         (42,288)         (49,722)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (Payments) Borrowings on Credit Facilities       (4,199)           8,416
Proceeds from Issuances of Treasury Stock             5,377            3,392
Purchases of Treasury Stock                         (25,391)         (17,509)

      Net Cash Used in Financing Activities         (24,213)          (5,701)

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and
 Cash Equivalents                                       (29)           5,121
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning
 of Period                                           12,343           12,597
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End
 of Period                                         $ 12,314         $ 17,718

CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD:
Interest, Net of Amounts Capitalized               $    662         $    633
Income Taxes, Net of Refunds                       $  6,853         $   (484)

NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD -
Restricted Treasury Stock Issued                   $  1,000         $    -

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.



                         BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                            (Unaudited)



1.  Basis of Presentation

   The  condensed  consolidated financial  statements  of  Brinker
International,    Inc.    and   its   wholly-owned    subsidiaries
(collectively, the "Company") as of September 27,  2000  and  June
28,  2000  and  for the thirteen-week periods ended September  27,
2000  and September 29, 1999, respectively, have been prepared  by
the   Company  pursuant  to  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the
Securities  and  Exchange Commission ("SEC").  The  Company  owns,
operates,  or  franchises various restaurant  concepts  under  the
names  of Chili's Grill & Bar ("Chili's"), Romano's Macaroni Grill
("Macaroni Grill"), On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina ("On The
Border"),   Cozymel's   Coastal   Mexican   Grill   ("Cozymel's"),
Maggiano's  Little  Italy ("Maggiano's"), and Corner  Bakery  Cafe
("Corner  Bakery").  In addition, the Company is involved  in  the
ownership  and is or has been involved in the development  of  the
Big  Bowl,  Wildfire,  and Eatzi's Market and  Bakery  ("Eatzi's")
concepts.

   The  information  furnished  herein  reflects  all  adjustments
(consisting  only  of normal recurring accruals  and  adjustments)
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state
the  operating results for the respective periods.  However, these
operating  results are not necessarily indicative of  the  results
expected  for  the  full  fiscal year.   Certain  information  and
footnote   disclosures  normally  included  in  annual   financial
statements   prepared  in  accordance  with   generally   accepted
accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to SEC rules  and
regulations.  The  notes  to the condensed consolidated  financial
statements  should be read in conjunction with the  notes  to  the
consolidated financial statements contained in the June  28,  2000
Form  10-K.  Company management believes that the disclosures  are
sufficient for interim financial reporting purposes.

   Certain  prior  year  amounts have  been  reclassified  in  the
accompanying   condensed  consolidated  financial  statements   to
conform with current year presentation.

2.  Treasury Stock

  Pursuant to the Company's $210.0 million stock repurchase plan and
in  accordance with applicable securities regulations, the Company
repurchased approximately 807,000 shares of its common  stock  for
$25.4  million during the first quarter of fiscal 2001,  resulting
in a cumulative repurchase total of approximately 6,232,000 shares
of  its  common  stock  for $151.3 million.  The  Company's  stock
repurchase  plan  is  used by the Company to offset  the  dilutive
effect  of  stock  option  exercises and to  increase  shareholder
value. The repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of
shareholders' equity.

3.  Long Term Incentive Plan

   In  accordance with the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan (the
"Plan"),  approximately 36,000 shares of restricted common  stock,
which  vest  over a three-year period, were awarded in  the  first
quarter  of  fiscal  2001,  resulting in  a  cumulative  total  of
approximately  255,000 shares of restricted common stock  (net  of
forfeitures)  awarded  since  inception  of  the  Plan.   Unearned
compensation was recorded at the date of award based on the market
value of the shares and is being amortized to compensation expense
over  the  vesting period.  Unearned compensation  included  as  a
separate  component of shareholders' equity was  $3.4  million  at
September 27, 2000.

4.  Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

   The  Company  adopted Statement of Financial Accounting  Standards
("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and  Hedging
Activities,"  as amended, on June 29, 2000.    SFAS No. 133  requires
that  all  derivative  instruments be recorded in  the  statement  of
financial  position at fair value.  The accounting for  the  gain  or
loss  due  to  changes  in  fair value of the  derivative  instrument
depends  on whether the derivative instrument qualifies as  a  hedge.
If  the derivative instrument does not qualify as a hedge, the  gains
or  losses are reported in earnings when they occur.  However, if the
derivative  instrument  qualifies as a hedge, the  accounting  varies
based on the type of risk being hedged.

  The Company attempts to maintain a reasonable balance between fixed
and  floating  rate debt and uses interest rate swaps  to  accomplish
this  objective.  The swap contracts are entered into  in  accordance
with  guidelines  set forth in the Company's hedging  policies.   The
Company  utilizes interest rate swaps and forwards to manage  overall
borrowing  costs  and  reduce  exposure to  adverse  fluctuations  in
interest  rates,  and  to  protect the fair  value  of  debt  on  the
financial statements.

   The Company assesses interest rate risk by continually identifying
and  monitoring  changes in interest rates that may adversely  impact
expected  future  cash  flows and the  fair  value  of  its  debt  by
evaluating   hedging  opportunities.   The  Company  maintains   risk
management control systems to monitor the risks attributable to  both
the  Company's  outstanding and forecasted transactions  as  well  as
offsetting  hedge  positions.  The risk  management  control  systems
involve  the  use of analytical techniques to estimate  the  expected
impact  of  changes  in interest rates on the Company's  future  cash
flows  and  the  fair value of its debt.  The Company  does  not  use
derivative  instruments for purposes other than hedging. The  Company
utilizes various derivative hedging instruments, as discussed  below,
to hedge its interest rate risk when appropriate.

   The Company's financing activities include both fixed (7.8% senior
notes)  and  variable (credit facilities) rate debt.  The  fixed-rate
debt  is  exposed  to changes in fair value as market-based  interest
rates fluctuate.  Variable-rate debt is exposed to cash flow risk due
to  the  effects  of  changes  in interest  rates.   These  financial
exposures  are  monitored and managed by the Company as  an  integral
part of its overall risk management program.

  The Company enters into interest rate swaps to manage fluctuations in
interest  expense and to maintain the value of fixed-rate debt.   The
Company  has  entered  into two interest  rate  swaps  with  a  total
notional  value  of $71.4 million at September 27, 2000.   This  fair
value hedge changes the fixed-rate interest on the entire balance  of
the Company's 7.8% senior notes to variable-rate interest.  Under the
terms  of the hedges (which expire in fiscal 2005), the Company  pays
semi-annually  a  variable interest rate based  on  LIBOR  (6.62%  at
September  27,  2000) plus 0.530% to LIBOR plus 0.535%,  in  arrears,
compounded  at  three-month intervals.  The  Company  receives  semi-
annually  the fixed interest rate of 7.8% on the senior  notes.   The
estimated  fair value of these agreements at September 27,  2000  was
approximately  $891,000,  which  is  included  in  other  assets   at
September 27, 2000.  The Company's interest rate swap hedges meet the
criteria for the "short-cut method" under SFAS No. 133.  Accordingly,
the  changes  in  fair  value  of the swaps  are  offset  by  a  like
adjustment  to  the  carrying  value  of  the  debt  and   no   hedge
ineffectiveness is assumed.  As a result, the adoption  of  SFAS  No.
133 had no effect on earnings at adoption or during the first quarter
of fiscal 2001.



                 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following table sets forth selected operating data as a
percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated. All
information is derived from the accompanying condensed consolidated
statements of income.

                                         Thirteen-Week Periods Ended
                                      September 27,    September 29,
                                         2000              1999

Revenues                                 100.0%            100.0%

Operating Costs and Expenses:
 Cost of Sales                            26.5%             26.6%
 Restaurant Expenses                      55.3%             55.7%
 Depreciation and Amortization             4.0%              4.3%
 General and Administrative                4.6%              4.6%

   Total Operating Costs and Expenses     90.5%             91.3%

Operating Income                           9.5%              8.7%

Interest Expense                           0.2%              0.5%
Other, Net                                 0.1%              0.1%

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes   9.2%              8.1%
Provision for Income Taxes                 3.2%              2.8%

  Net Income                               6.0%              5.3%


The following table details the number of restaurant openings
during the first quarter and total restaurants open at the end of
the first quarter.

                  First Quarter Openings  Total Open at End of First Quarter
                    Fiscal     Fiscal         Fiscal        Fiscal
                     2001       2000           2001          2000

Chili's:
  Company-owned         7         12            473           448
  Franchised            8          7            226           193
     Total             15         19            699           641

Macaroni Grill:
  Company-owned         4          6            149           134
  Franchised           --         --              4             3
     Total              4          6            153           137

On The Border:
  Company-owned         1          5             83            73
  Franchised            1          2             28            25
     Total              2          7            111            98

Cozymel's              --         --             13            13

Maggiano's              1         --             13            10

Corner Bakery:
  Company-owned         1          2             57            51
  Franchised           --         --              1            --
     Total              1          2             58            51

Jointly Developed:

 Big Bowl              --         --              6             4

 Wildfire              --         --              3             3

 Eatzi's               --         --              4             5

     Grand Total       23         34          1,060           962




REVENUES

Revenues  for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 increased to  $589.3
million,  15.3%  over  the $511.0 million generated  for  the  same
quarter of fiscal 2000.  The increase is primarily attributable  to
a  net increase of 59 company-owned restaurants since September 29,
1999  and  an  increase in comparable store  sales  for  the  first
quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2000.
The Company increased its capacity (as measured in sales weeks) for
the  first  quarter  of fiscal 2001 by 9.0% compared  to  the  same
quarter  of fiscal 2000. Comparable store sales increased 5.8%  for
the  quarter  compared to the same quarter of  fiscal  2000.   Menu
prices  in  the  aggregate increased 1.4% in the first  quarter  of
fiscal 2001 as compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2000.

COSTS AND EXPENSES (as a percent of Revenues)

Cost  of  sales decreased for the first quarter of fiscal  2001  as
compared  to  the  same quarter of fiscal 2000 due  to  menu  price
increases  and favorable commodity price variances for poultry  and
dairy  and  cheese,  which  were partially  offset  by  unfavorable
commodity  price  variances for meat and produce  and  product  mix
changes to menu items with higher percentage food costs.

Restaurant expenses decreased for the first quarter of fiscal  2001
compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2000.  Restaurant labor wage
rates  were higher than in the prior year, but were more than fully
offset   by  increased  sales  leverage,  improvements   in   labor
productivity,  and menu price increases.  Additionally,  preopening
costs  decreased for the quarter due to fewer store openings  year-
over-year.

Depreciation  and amortization decreased for the first  quarter  of
fiscal   2001  compared  to  the  same  quarter  of  fiscal   2000.
Depreciation   and   amortization  decreases  resulted   from   the
utilization  of  the equipment and real estate leasing  facilities,
increased sales leverage and a declining depreciable asset base for
older units. Partially offsetting these decreases were increases in
depreciation and amortization related to new unit construction  and
ongoing remodel costs.

General  and  administrative expenses remained flat for  the  first
quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to the same quarter of fiscal  2000
as  a  result  of  the  Company's continued  focus  on  controlling
corporate  expenditures relative to increasing revenues and  number
of restaurants.

Interest  expense decreased for the first quarter  of  fiscal  2001
compared  with  the  same quarter of fiscal 2000  as  a  result  of
decreased  borrowings on the Company's credit facilities  primarily
used  to  fund  the  Company's continuing  stock  repurchase  plan,
increased  sales  leverage and a decrease in  interest  expense  on
senior  notes  due to the scheduled repayment made in  April  2000.
These  decreases  were partially offset by a decrease  in  interest
capitalization due to fewer store openings year-over-year.

NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER SHARE

Net  income and diluted net income per share for the first  quarter
of fiscal 2001 increased 29.8% and 30.0%, respectively, compared to
the  same  quarter of fiscal 2000. The increase in both net  income
and  diluted net income per share was mainly due to an increase  in
revenues resulting from increases in capacity (as measured in sales
weeks),  comparable store sales, and menu prices and  decreases  in
restaurant and depreciation and amortization expenses as a  percent
of revenues.

IMPACT OF INFLATION

The  Company has not experienced a significant overall impact from
inflation.  As  operating expenses increase, the Company,  to  the
extent  permitted  by  competition, recovers  increased  costs  by
either  increasing  menu prices or reviewing,  then  implementing,
alternative products or processes.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The  working capital deficit increased from $127.4 million at  June
28,  2000  to  $129.6  million at September  27,  2000.   Net  cash
provided by operating activities increased to $66.5 million for the
first  quarter  of fiscal 2001 from $60.5 million during  the  same
period  in  fiscal  2000 due to increased profitability,  partially
offset by the timing of operational receipts and payments.

Long-term debt outstanding at September 27, 2000 consisted of $57.1
million  of unsecured senior notes, $46.8 million of borrowings  on
credit  facilities  and  obligations  under  capital  leases.   The
Company   has  credit  facilities  totaling  $335.0  million.    At
September  27,  2000, the Company had $286.9 million  in  available
funds from these facilities.

As  of  September  27, 2000, $16.2 million of the  Company's  $25.0
million  equipment  leasing  facility  and  $15.1  million  of  the
Company's  $50.0  million  real estate leasing  facility  had  been
utilized. The remaining real estate leasing facility will  be  used
to lease real estate through fiscal year 2002.

Capital  expenditures  consist  of purchases  of  land  for  future
restaurant sites, new restaurants under construction, purchases  of
new and replacement restaurant furniture and equipment, and ongoing
remodeling  programs. Capital expenditures, net of  amounts  funded
under  the respective equipment and real estate leasing facilities,
were $42.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 compared to
$49.7  million for the same period of fiscal 2000. The decrease  is
due  primarily  to  a  decrease in the number  of  store  openings,
partially  offset  by a reduction in the amount of  new  restaurant
expenditures  funded by leasing facilities.  The Company  estimates
that its capital expenditures, net of amounts expected to be funded
under leasing facilities, during the second quarter of fiscal  2001
will  approximate $48 million. These capital expenditures  will  be
funded entirely from existing operations.

Pursuant  to  the  Company's $210.0 million stock repurchase  plan,
approximately  807,000 shares of its common stock were  repurchased
for  $25.4  million  during the first quarter  of  fiscal  2001  in
accordance  with  applicable  securities  regulations.   Currently,
approximately  6,232,000 shares have been  repurchased  for  $151.3
million  under  the stock repurchase plan.  The repurchased  common
stock  was  or  will be used by the Company to offset the  dilutive
effect  of  stock option exercises and increase shareholder  value.
The  repurchased  common  stock is  reflected  as  a  reduction  of
shareholders'  equity. The Company financed the repurchase  program
through  a combination of cash provided by operations and drawdowns
on its available credit facilities.

The  Company  is not aware of any other event or trend which  would
potentially  affect  its  liquidity. In  the  event  such  a  trend
develops,  the  Company believes that there  are  sufficient  funds
available under its lines of credit and that it has strong internal
cash generating capabilities to adequately manage the expansion  of
business.


QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The  Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates
on  debt and certain leasing facilities and from changes in commodity
prices.   A  discussion  of  the Company's  accounting  policies  for
derivative  financial instruments and hedging activities is  included
in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company's net exposure to interest rate risk consists of variable
rate instruments that are benchmarked to U.S. and European short-term
interest  rates.  The Company may from time to time utilize  interest
rate  swaps and forwards to manage overall borrowing costs and reduce
exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates.  The Company does
not  use  derivative instruments for trading purposes and the Company
has procedures in place to monitor and control derivative use.

The  Company is exposed to interest rate risk on short-term and long-
term  financial  instruments carrying variable interest  rates.   The
Company's   variable  rate  financial  instruments,   including   the
outstanding credit facilities and interest rate swaps, totaled $118.2
million  at September 27, 2000.  The impact on the Company's  results
of  operations of a one-point interest rate change on the outstanding
balance  of  the variable rate financial instruments as of  September
27, 2000 would be approximately $300,000.

The  Company  purchases certain commodities such  as  beef,  chicken,
flour  and  cooking  oil. These commodities are  generally  purchased
based  upon  market prices established with vendors.  These  purchase
arrangements  may contain contractual features that limit  the  price
paid  by establishing certain price floors or caps.  The Company does
not use financial instruments to hedge commodity prices because these
purchase  arrangements help control the ultimate cost  paid  and  any
commodity price aberrations are generally short term in nature.

This  market  risk  discussion  contains forward-looking  statements.
Actual results may differ materially from this discussion based  upon
general  market  conditions  and  changes  in  domestic  and   global
financial markets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The foregoing Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions concerning risks and uncertainties that could
significantly affect anticipated results in the future and,
accordingly, could cause the actual results to materially differ
from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.  The
Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified
by important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained herein including the highly
competitive nature of the restaurant industry, general business
conditions, the seasonality of the Company's business, governmental
regulations, inflation, consumer perceptions of food safety,
changes in consumer tastes, changes in local, regional and national
economic conditions, changes in demographic trends, food and labor
costs, availability of materials and employees, weather and other
acts of God, and the ability of the Company to meet its growth plan
which is subject to (a) identifying available, suitable and
economically viable locations for new restaurants, (b) obtaining
all required governmental permits (including zoning approvals and
liquor licenses) on a timely basis, (c) hiring all necessary
contractors and subcontractors, and (d) meeting construction
schedules.


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6: EXHIBITS

Exhibit 27  Financial Data Schedules.  Filed with EDGAR version.

     Financial Data Schedule as of and for the 13-week period ended
         September 27, 2000.



                         SIGNATURES

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


                           BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.


Date:  November 9, 2000   By:______________________________________
                              Ronald A. McDougall, Chairman and
                              Chief Executive Officer
                              (Duly Authorized Signatory)



Date:  November 9, 2000  By:__________________________________________
                             Russell G. Owens, Executive Vice President
                             and Chief Financial and Strategic Officer
                             (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


 

5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME OF BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AS OF AND FOR THE 13-WEEK PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 3-MOS JUN-27-2001 SEP-27-2000 12,314 0 25,784 (250) 16,710 104,925 1,411,264 (504,370) 1,181,440 234,490 106,124 0 0 7,836 770,225 1,181,440 582,690 589,283 156,407 505,966 0 134 1,396 54,311 19,117 35,194 0 0 0 35,194 .53 .52