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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2017
Aug. 14, 2017
Dec. 28, 2016
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000703351    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-28    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 28, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   48,454,974  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,411,056,503