Brinker International Names 2009 Hospitality Partnership Excellence Award Winners

Brinker International Names 2009 Hospitality Partnership Excellence Award
Winners

DALLAS, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Recognizing vendors for their
exceptional performance and collaboration, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:
EAT) recently honored eight companies with its annual Hospitality Award for
Partnership Excellence. Selected from more than 1,000 supplier partners who
provide services to Brinker International and its three restaurant brands:
Chili's® Grill & Bar, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina® and Maggiano's
Little Italy®, these vendor partners exemplified hospitality in an industry
that relies on delivering an unparalleled guest experience.

Brinker International's 2009 Hospitality Award for Partnership Excellence
recipients:

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Teaneck, NJ
Federal Heath Sign Co. - Euless, Texas
Freedman Meats, Inc. - Dallas, Texas
Manitowoc Foodservice - Delfield - Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Manitowoc Foodservice - Merco - Fort Wayne, Ind.
RCC Associates - Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Right Management - Addison, Texas
Trinity Valley Foods, Inc. - Irving, Texas

"Our incredible vendor partners continue to exhibit the true meaning of
outstanding hospitality and we are proud to honor their ongoing commitment and
partnership with Brinker International," said Happy Webberman, executive vice
president of brand solutions for Brinker International. "These companies
consistently make it possible for us to win together for our guests."

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), 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, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises nearly 1,700
restaurants in 29 countries and two territories, and employs more than
125,000. Brinker restaurant brands include Chili's® Grill & Bar, On The Border
Mexican Grill & Cantina® and Maggiano's Little Italy®. Brinker also holds a
minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill®. The company was named one of
FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Food Service Companies in 2009 and 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 www.brinker.com.

SOURCE Brinker International, Inc.

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