Article: Brinker International Inks Franchise Deal to Expand Into Russia.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), has entered into a development agreement with developer Trio's Group Ltd. to establish Chili's Grill & Bar in Russia. As part of the deal, 25 restaurants are planned for development in the Russian Federation by June 2017, with the first Chili's opening in November 2010 in Moscow (see also Brinker International, Inc.).

"This was an attractive development opportunity with Brinker, a company that continues its dominant appeal with excellent choices of a well-aligned broad menu, operational quality and fun atmosphere," said Alan Sawyer, managing partner for Trio's Group, Ltd. "We are looking forward to bringing Brinker's ...

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