BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC
10-Q, 1995-11-09
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                                   FORM 10Q



                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

              QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the Quarter Ended September 27, 1995

Commission File Number 1-10275



                          BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



        DELAWARE                                         75-1914582
(State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                        Identification No.)



                     6820 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                  (Zip Code)


                                (214) 980-9917
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Indicate  by  check mark  whether  the registrant  (1) has  filed  all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934  during the  preceding 12  months (or  for such  shorter period  that the
registrant was required  to file such  reports), and (2)  has been subject  to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.


Yes  X      No     


Number  of shares of common  stock of registrant  outstanding at September 27,
1995:  76,566,291.



                          BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                                     INDEX


Part I      Financial Information


              Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                  September 27, 1995 and June 28, 1995                  3-4


              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income -
                  Thirteen week periods ended Sepetmber 27, 1995
                  and September 28, 1994                                 5


              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                  Thirteen week periods ended September 27, 1995
                  and September 28, 1994                                 6


              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements      7-8


              Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                  Financial Condition and Results of Operations         8-11



Part II     Other Information                                           11


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<CAPTION>
       
                                     BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                            (In thousands)
                                              (Unaudited)

                                         SEPTEMBER 27, 1995       JUNE 28, 1995
  <S>                                       <C> <C>               <C> <C>

ASSETS

Current Assets:
  Cash and Cash Equivalents                 $   16,524            $   38,780
  Accounts Receivable                            9,590                17,952
  Assets Held for Sale and Leaseback                71                    68
  Inventories                                   11,228                10,312
  Prepaid Expenses                              24,837                22,485
  Deferred Income Taxes                          4,053                 4,389

      Total Current Assets                      66,303                93,986


Property and Equipment, at Cost:
  Land                                          157,585              148,123
  Buildings and Leasehold Improvements          399,460              358,717
  Furniture and Equipment                       234,114              214,275
  Construction-in-Progress                       42,294               49,500
                                                833,453              770,615

  Less Accumulated Depreciation                 214,797              202,542

      Net Property and Equipment                618,656              568,073


Other Assets:
  Marketable Securities                          32,983               34,696
  Goodwill                                       74,482                9,708
  Other                                          31,295               26,342

      Total Other Assets                        138,760               70,746

            Total Assets                    $   823,719           $  732,805


      See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                          (In thousands, except share and par value amounts)
                                              (Unaudited)


                                        SEPTEMBER 27, 1995       JUNE 28, 1995
  <S>                                          <C>                    <C>

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
  Current Installments of Long-term Debt    $      393            $    1,593
  Accounts Payable                              41,441                34,252
  Accrued Liabilities                           60,873                60,518

      Total Current Liabilities                102,707                96,363


Long-term Debt, Less Current Installments      102,988               103,086
Deferred Income Taxes                           14,401                13,497
Other Liabilities                               23,561                23,062
Commitments and Contingencies


Shareholders' Equity:
  Preferred Stock-1,000,000 Authorized Shares;
    $1.00 Par Value; No Shares Issued             ---                    ---
  Common Stock-250,000,000 Authorized Shares;
    $.10 Par Value; 76,566,291 and 72,073,597
    Shares Issued and Outstanding at
    September 27, 1995 and June 28, 1995,
    Respectively                                 7,657                 7,207
  Additional Paid-In Capital                   257,751               190,919
  Unrealized Loss on Marketable
    Securities                                  (1,047)               (1,451)
  Retained Earnings                            315,701               300,122

      Total Shareholders' Equity               580,062               496,797

            Total Liabilities and
                  Shareholders' Equity      $  823,719            $  732,805



      See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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<CAPTION>

                                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                               (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                              (Unaudited)


                                                THIRTEEN WEEK PERIODS ENDED
                                         SEPTEMBER 27, 1995   SEPTEMBER 28, 1995
<S>                                         <C> <C>               <C>


REVENUES                                    $   289,460           $  247,072

Cost and Expenses:
  Cost of Sales                                 83,658                66,276
  Restaurant Expenses                          152,905               126,847
  Depreciation and Amortization                 16,072                13,786
  General and Adminstrative                     12,997                12,224
  Interest Expense                                 767                   ---
  Other, Net                                      (906)                 (817)

      Total Costs and Expenses                  265,493              218,316


Income Before Provision for
  Income Taxes                                   23,967               28,756
Provision for Income Taxes                        8,388               10,208

      Net Income                            $    15,579           $   18,548


Primary and Fully Diluted Net
  Income Per Share                          $      0.21           $     0.25


Primary Weighted Average
  Shares Outstanding                             75,721               74,799


Fully Diluted Weighted Average
  Shares Outstanding                             75,721               74,936




      See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>

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<CAPTION>
                                      BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                            (In thousands)
                                              (Unaudited)


                                               Thirteen Week Periods Ended
                                         September 27, 1995    September 28, 1994
<S>                                           <C>               <C>


CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income                                    $ 15,579          $ 18,548
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
  Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
  Depreciation of Property and Equipment        13,525            11,263
  Amortization of Other Assets                   2,547             2,523
  Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net
      Effects of Acquisitions:
    Decrease (Increase) in Accounts Receivable   9,123            (4,316)
    Increase in Inventories                       (480)             (468)
    Increase in Prepaid Expenses                (1,941)             (427)
    Increase in Other Assets                    (6,560)           (5,564)
    Decrease in Accounts Payable                (9,512)             (983)
    Decrease in Accrued Liabilities             (1,080)             (844)
    Increase in Deferred Income Taxes            1,240             1,378
    Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities       499            (1,177)

  Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities     22,940            19,933


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for Property and Equipment            (47,037)           (36,244)
Purchases of Marketable Securities              (5,544)            (4,411)
Proceeds from Sales of Maketable Securities      7,661              4,298
Other                                              372               (347)

  Net Cash Used in Investing Activities        (44,818)           (36,704)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of Short-term Debt                      ---             11,150
Payments of Long-term Debt                      (1,298)              (783)
Proceeds from Issuances of Common Stock            920              3,721

  Net Cash (Used in) Provided by
      Financing Activities                        (378)            14,088


NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS       (22,256)           (2,683)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
  OF PERIOD                                      38,780             3,743
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
  OF PERIOD                                    $ 16,524           $ 1,060


CASH (RECEIVED) PAID DURING THE PERIOD:
  Income Taxes, Net                            $ (5,648)          $  1,839


NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY:
  Common Stock Issued in Connection
  With Acquisitions                            $ 66,362           $    ---



      See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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                         BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)

1.    Basis of Presentation

      The   condensed   consolidated    financial   statements   of    Brinker
      International,  Inc. ("Company") as of  September 27, 1995  and June 28,
      1995 and  for the  thirteen week  periods ended  September 27,  1995 and
      September 28, 1994  have been prepared by  the Company, pursuant to  the
      rules  and regulations of the  Securities and Exchange  Commission.  The
      Company owns and operates  eight restaurant concepts under the  names of
      Chili's  Grill &  Bar ("Chili's"),  Grady's American  Grill ("Grady's"),
      Romano's  Macaroni Grill ("Macaroni  Grill"), Spageddies Italian Kitchen
      ("Spageddies"), On The  Border Cafes  ("On The Border"),  Cozymel's -  A
      Very    Mexican   Grill    ("Cozymel's"),   Maggiano's    Little   Italy
      ("Maggiano's"), and Corner Bakery ("Corner Bakery"). 

      The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of
      normal  recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of
      management,  necessary to  fairly state  the operating  results for  the
      respective  periods.    Certain  information  and  footnote  disclosures
      normally included in annual  financial statements prepared in accordance
      with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant
      to such rules and  regulations.  The notes to the condensed consolidated
      financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the
      consolidated  financial statements contained  in the June  28, 1995 Form
      10-K.   Company management believes that the  disclosures are sufficient
      for interim financial reporting purposes.

2.    Net Income Per Share

      Both  primary and fully  diluted net income  per share are  based on the
      weighted  average  number  of   shares  outstanding  during  the  period
      increased by  common equivalent shares (stock  options) determined using
      the treasury stock method.

3.    Goodwill

      Goodwill is  being amortized  on a  straight-line  basis over  30 to  40
      years.    The  Company  assesses  the  recoverability  of   goodwill  by
      determining  whether  the  asset  balance  can  be  recovered  over  its
      remaining  life through undiscounted future  operating cash flows of the
      acquired operation.  The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based
      on  projected  discounted  future  operating cash  flows.    The Company
      believes that  no impairment has occurred  and that no  reduction of the
      estimated useful life is warranted.

4.    Business Combinations

      Effective July 19, 1995, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest
      in its three unit  Cozymel's restaurant concept in exchange  for 430,769
      shares  of the Company's common stock.   On August 29, 1995, the Company
      acquired  the three unit Maggiano's and five unit Corner Bakery concepts
      in  exchange for 4,000,000 shares of the  Company's common stock.  These
      acquisitions were accounted for as purchases.  Goodwill of approximately
      $7.6 million and $57.6 million, respectively, representing the excess of
      cost  over  the fair  value  of the  assets  acquired,  was recorded  in
      connection  with these acquisitions.   The operations of the restaurants
      are included  in the Company's  consolidated results of  operations from
      the dates  of their acquisition.   The  results of operations  on a  pro
      forma basis are  not presented separately as  the results do not  differ
      significantly from historical amounts reported herein.

5.    Subsequent Events

      On October  17, 1995, the Board  of Directors of the  Company approved a
      strategic plan intended to support the Company's long-term growth target
      that focuses on continued development  of those restaurant concepts that
      have the greatest return potential for the Company and its shareholders.
      In conjunction with this plan, the Company will dispose of or convert 30
      to  40   Company-owned  restaurants  that  have   not  met  management's
      expectations.    Since  September  27,   1995,  ten  units  have  ceased
      operations  under this plan.  The remaining restaurants will be disposed
      of or converted during the current  fiscal year.  The Company expects to
      record an  estimated pre-tax charge of $50 million in the second quarter
      of fiscal 1996 to cover the costs related to the execution of this plan.

      On October 30, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement providing for
      the  sale  of    all  rights  to  the  Grady's  concept  and 37  Grady's
      restaurants for a cash purchase price of approximately $70 million.  The
      sale is subject to due diligence  as well as other customary  conditions
      and is expected to close by December 31, 1995.


                    Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                 Financial Condition and Results of Operations
                      For The Thirteen Week Periods Ended
                   September 27, 1995 and September 28, 1994


The following table sets forth expenses  as a percentage of total revenues for
revenue and expense items included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Income.

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<CAPTION>
                                         Thirteen Week Periods Ended
                                   September 27, 1995    September 28, 1994
<S>                                      <C>               <C>

Revenues                                 100.0%            100.0%

Costs and Expenses:
  Cost of Sales                           28.9%             26.8%
  Restaurant Expenses                     52.8%             51.3%
  Depreciation and Amortization            5.6%              5.6%
  General and Administrative               4.5%              4.9%
  Interest Expense                         0.2%              0.0%
  Other, Net                              (0.3%)            (0.2%)
      Total Costs and Expenses            91.7%             88.4%

Income Before Provision
  for Income Taxes                         8.3%             11.6%
Provision for Income Taxes                 2.9%              4.1%
      Net Income                           5.4%              7.5%
</TABLE>


The following table  shows restaurant  openings during the  first quarter  and
year-to-date  as  well as  total  restaurants open  at  the end  of  the first
quarter.
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<CAPTION>
                                                     Total Open at End
                           1st Quarter Openings      of First Quarter 
                          Fiscal        Fiscal     Fiscal       Fiscal
                           1996          1995       1996         1995 
<S>                        <C>           <C>       <C>           <C>

Chili's:
  Company-owned            14            16        330           296
  Franchised                8             8        116            86
    Total                  22            24        446           382

Macaroni Grill:
  Company-owned             4             4         54            38
  Franchised               --            --          1             1
    Total                   4             4         55            39

Grady's                     5             1         49            35

Spageddies:
  Company-owned             3            --         15             6
  Franchised                1            --          5            --
    Total                   4            --         20             6

On The Border:
  Company-owned             1            --          4            14
  Franchised               --            --         --             6
    Total                   1            --          4            20

Maggiano's                 --            --          3            --

Corner Bakery              --            --          5            --

R&D Concepts               --            --          1             1

  Grand Total              38            29        604            484
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REVENUES

Revenues for the  first quarter  of fiscal 1996  increased to $289.5  million,
17.2%  over the $247.1 million generated for  the same quarter of fiscal 1995.
The increase is primarily attributable to the 88  Company-operated restaurants
opened  or  acquired since  September  28, 1994.    The Company  increased its
capacity (as measured in store weeks) by 21.3%  in the first quarter of fiscal
1996, as compared to  the same quarter in fiscal  1995.  Average weekly  sales
for  the first  quarter of  fiscal 1996  declined 3.3%  compared to  the first
quarter of fiscal  1995, including declines  of 2.8% and  8.3% at Chili's  and
Macaroni Grill, respectively.

COSTS AND EXPENSES (as a percent of Revenues)

Cost  of sales increased  from 26.8% in  fiscal 1995 to 28.9%  in fiscal 1996.
Unfavorable commodity prices were  experienced for alcoholic beverages, pasta,
nonalcoholic beverages, sauces and oils. Product mix shifts toward higher cost
menu  items and  increases  in portions  on  various Chili's  menu  items also
contributed to the increase. These increases were somewhat offset by favorable
prices for meat, bakery, produce, poultry, and dairy.

Restaurant expenses  increased from 51.3%  in fiscal 1995  to 52.8%  in fiscal
1996, primarily  as a result of  increases in management and  hourly labor and
credit card fees.   The increase in  management labor is  due to increases  in
base  pay to  remain competitive in  the industry.   At  the restaurant level,
hourly labor  costs are  up due to  increases in  the floor  staff to  improve
customer service as well as  wage rate increases to meet industry  competition
and  retain quality  employees.    Credit  card fees  also  increased  due  to
proportionately  higher credit  card  sales and  an  increase in  the  cost of
authorizing  credit card  transactions.  These cost  increases were  partially
offset by decreases in liquor taxes and contingent rent.  
Depreciation  and amortization  was  flat compared  to  the prior  year  first
quarter.   A  decrease  in per-unit  depreciation  and amortization  due to  a
declining depreciable asset base  for older units offset increases  related to
new unit construction costs and ongoing remodel costs.

General  and administrative expenses declined  in the first  quarter of fiscal
1996 compared to fiscal 1995 due to the Company's ongoing focus on controlling
corporate  overhead and  efficiencies realized  from increased  investments in
computer   hardware  and  software.    The  dollar  increase  in  general  and
administrative expenses is  due to additional staff and support as the Company
expands its restaurant concepts.

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, increased due to the issuance of
$100 million of unsecured senior notes by the Company in April 1995.

Other, net,  was flat compared  to the first  quarter of fiscal  1995.  Income
from the net gains on sales of marketable securities was offset partially by a
decrease  in interest and dividend income compared  to fiscal 1995 as a result
of a decrease in the investment portfolio balance.

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

As a  result of  the relationships  between revenues  and costs and  expenses,
income before provision for income taxes decreased 16.7% for the first quarter
of fiscal 1996 as compared to fiscal 1995.

INCOME TAXES

The  Company's effective income  tax rate was  35.0% for the  first quarter of
fiscal 1996 compared to 35.5% for the  same period of fiscal 1995.  The fiscal
1996 effective income tax  rate has decreased  as a result  of an increase  in
Federal FICA tip credits.

NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER SHARE
 
Net income and  primary net income  per share declined  16.0% compared to  the
first quarter  of fiscal 1995.   The  decrease in net  income in light  of the
increase in revenues was due to the decline in average weekly  store sales and
the increases in costs and expenses mentioned above.  Primary weighted average
shares outstanding for the first quarter  increased 1.2% compared to the prior
year period. The number of outstanding shares has increased as a result of the
acquisition of the Cozymel's and Maggiano's/Corner  Bakery concepts and common
stock options exercised,  offset partially  by a decrease  in dilutive  common
stock equivalents in fiscal  1996 as a  result of a  decline in the  Company's
stock price.

IMPACT OF INFLATION  

The Company has not  experienced a significant overall impact  from inflation.
As  operating expenses  increase,  the Company,  to  the extent  permitted  by
competition, recovers increased costs by raising menu prices.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The working  capital deficit increased from  $2.4 million at June  28, 1995 to
$36.4 million at September  27, 1995, due primarily  to the Company's  capital
expenditures  as discussed below.   Net cash provided  by operating activities
increased to  $22.9 million for  the first quarter  of fiscal 1996  from $19.9
million  during the same  period in fiscal  1995 due to  timing of operational
receipts and payments and the increased number of restaurants in operation. 

Long-term debt outstanding at September 27,  1995 consisted of $100 million of
unsecured senior notes and obligations under capital leases.  At September 27,
1995, the Company had $250 million in available funds from credit facilities.

Capital expenditures were $47.3 million  for the first quarter of  fiscal 1996
as compared to  $36.2 million in the first quarter of  fiscal 1995.  Purchases
of  land for  future  restaurant sites,  new  restaurants under  construction,
purchases of new and  replacement restaurant furniture and equipment,  and the
ongoing remodeling  program were  responsible for the  increased expenditures.
The  Company estimates that its capital expenditures during the second quarter
will approximate $60 million.  These capital expenditures will be funded  from
internal operations, cash equivalents,  income earned from investments, build-
to-suit  lease  agreements with  landlords,  and  drawdowns on  the  Company's
available lines of credit.

During October 1995,  the Company announced  the approval of a  strategic plan
calling   for  the  disposition  or  conversion  of  30  to  40  Company-owned
restaurants.  The net effect of this plan will be a significant positive  cash
flow of  approximately $30 million  to be  realized over the  next two  years.
Furthermore, the Company entered  into an agreement providing for the  sale of
the Grady's concept  and 37 Grady's restaurants that is  expected to result in
approximately $65 to $70  million of additional  positive cash flow in  fiscal
1996.

The Company is not aware of  any other event or trend which  would potentially
affect  its liquidity.  In  the event such a trend  would develop, the Company
believes that  there are sufficient funds  available to it under  the lines of
credit and strong internal cash  generating capabilities to adequately  manage
the expansion of business. 

                          PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6:     EXHIBITS

Exhibit 27  Financial Data Schedule.  Filed with EDGAR version.


                                  SIGNATURES

Pursuant to  the requirements  of the  Securities Exchange  Act  of 1934,  the
Company  has  duly caused  this  report to  be  signed on  its  behalf  by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                              BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.




Date: November 8, 1995        By: /Ronald A. McDougall                      
                                 Ronald A. McDougall, President and Chief
                                 Operating Officer
                                 (Duly Authorized Signatory)



Date: November 8, 1995        By: /Debra L. Smithart                        
                                 Debra L. Smithart, Executive Vice President
                                 and Chief Financial Officer
                                (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



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<LEGEND>
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TO SUCH FORM 10-Q.
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