SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2007

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917

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:

o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

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o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On February 14, 2007, Brinker International, Inc. (the “Registrant”) announced that Mr. John Mims has been added to the Board of Directors of Registrant.  As of this date, Mr. Mims has not been assigned to any of the Committees of the Board of Directors.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

99     Press Release, dated February 14, 2007.

SIGNATURE

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.

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EXHIBIT 99

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL WELCOMES JOHN W. MIMS
TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DALLAS (Feb. 14, 2007) — Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining, today announced the election of John W. Mims to its board of directors.

Mims, 42, is a successful entrepreneur and former Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. His extensive international experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for GetAsia.com, located in Singapore, and in various positions with Pepsi-Cola International throughout Southeast Asia. He began his career with companies such as Proctor and Gamble and Coca-Cola. A graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Mims served in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Captain.

He serves as a board member for the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Foundation. In 2004, Mims was inducted into the Executive Leadership Council.

“John Mims’ innovation and experience in the hospitality industry will be a tremendous asset to our board of directors,” said Doug Brooks, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board for Brinker International. “In particular, he will provide meaningful international perspective and insight as we continue to expand our company globally.”

Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than 1 million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Brinker owns or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in 24 countries and employs more than 100,000. Brinker restaurant brands include Chili’s Grill & Bar, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Maggiano’s Little Italy. In 2006, the company was named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Most Admired Companies. Additionally, Brinker was honored by the magazine as one of the Top 50 Employers for Minorities and the Top 50 Employers for Women. For more information visit http://www.brinker.com.

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