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Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced Carin Stutz, President of Global Business Development, has resigned her position to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of Cosi, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI).

Brinker International Reports an Increase in First Quarter Fiscal 2012 EPS; Comparable Restaurant Sales and Traffic Up 1.9 Percent

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 29, 2011. Brinker's fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 contained an additional operating week compared to fiscal 2011, which contributed approximately $52 million of incremental revenue and nine cents of incremental earnings per diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

In his new role, Parsley will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and oversee all aspects of supply chain management including the purchasing, distribution and quality assurance functions for Brinker International and its two brands, Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.

Total revenues increased to $717.1 million - Customer traffic at company-owned restaurants increased 0.6%, was positive for both brands and has increased at Maggiano's for six consecutive quarters

David Deno's extensive restaurant background includes serving as CFO and COO at Yum! Brands Inc., and President and CEO of Quizno's LLC. He currently serves as CFO for the International Division of Best Buy Co., Inc. Deno also holds a seat on the board of directors for Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc.

Total revenues decreased 4.8 percent to $671.9 million

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), has named Ian Baines Senior Vice President of Strategic Innovation for Brinker and Chili's® Grill & Bar and promoted Carin Stutz to President of Brinker's Global Business Development.

5-Star Challenge program rewards top restaurant operators for results and dedication

ation's Restaurant News named Doug Brooks, CEO and President of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), the first-ever recipient of 'The Norman' award at the 51st annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference.