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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2013
Aug. 12, 2013
Dec. 26, 2012
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000703351    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-26    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 26, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   66,224,836  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,999,440,915