Good market position in the casual dining industry; Generally consistent track record as a restaurant operator and franchisor despite some recent erosion; and Participant in a highly competitive casual dining restaurant industry that vulnerable to economic downturns and changes in consumer tastes. Stable annual operating cash flow generation in the $300 million range; and Moderate financial policy and stable credit metrics, including our expectation debt to EBITDA consistently in the mid-3x range. S&P Global Ratings' stable outlook on Brinker International Inc. reflects our expectation for generally stable operating performance as the company implements initiatives to drive traffic and to protect margins. We believe these initiatives will help stabilize and improve the negative trends that Brinker has recently experienced. Consequently, we
