8-K

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): July 28, 2015

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10275	75-1914582
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employment Identification No.)

6820 LBJ Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75240

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code972-980-9917

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:

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Item 5 - Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On July 28, 2015, Brinker International, Inc. announced the appointment of Jose Luis Prado to its Board of Directors. As of this date, Mr. Prado 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.

99.1     Press Release, dated July 28, 2015.

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.

	BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: July 28, 2015	By:	/s/ Wyman T. Roberts
		Wyman T. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and President
		and President of Chili's Grill & Bar

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EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Media RelationsInvestor Relations

(800) 775-7290(972) 770-9040

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL ADDS JOSE LUIS PRADO TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DALLAS (July 28, 2015) - Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining, announces the election of Jose Luis Prado to its Board of Directors.

Prado is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of international experience at PepsiCo, Inc. He most recently served as President for Quaker Oats North America, a multi-billion dollar division of the company headquartered in Chicago. Prior to that, he was President for Gamesa-Quaker, the leading cookies and crackers brand in Mexico. He also held a number of financial, sales and general management positions at Frito-Lay International, most notably Chief Financial Officer in Spain and President in the Caribbean, Andean and South America. In addition to Brinker, Prado serves on the Board of Directors for Northern Trust Corporation as well as a number of business and civic organizations in Chicago and New York.

“Jose Luis has a deep understanding of the global business market and how to successfully integrate food brands into different cultures, an expertise we look forward to bringing to our Board of Directors,” said Joe DePinto, Chairman of the Board of Brinker International. 

“As we continue to grow our international footprint, Jose Luis’s diverse perspective and multinational experience will prove invaluable,” added Wyman Roberts, CEO and President of Brinker International and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar. “Additionally, his commitment to the local community and passion for giving back perfectly aligns with Brinker’s culture, making him a great addition to our board.”

Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, as of March 25, 2015, Brinker owned, operated, or franchised 1,629 restaurants under the names Chili's^® Grill & Bar (1,580 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy^® (49 restaurants).

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