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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2016
Aug. 15, 2016
Dec. 23, 2015
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000703351    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-29    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 29, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,924,317  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,523,573,296