Good position in casual dining; Good historical track record as a restaurant operator; and Consistently satisfactory cash flow. Participation in the highly competitive restaurant industry. The ratings on Dallas-based restaurant operator Brinker International Inc. reflect Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' expectations that the company's revenue and operating performance will improve modestly in fiscal 2012 ,as benefits from continuing operating initiatives will more than offset the effects of commodity inflation and result in margin expansion. We also believe that credit metrics will remain generally stable at the current levels, including debt to EBITDA in the high-2x range. Brinker's satisfactory business profile reflects its participation in the competitive restaurant industry, its good position in the casual-dining industry, and its good track record
