MINNEAPOLIS-The deal between Dallas-based Brinker International and San Ramon, CA-based Sydran Group LLC involves restaurants and development rights in Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and 11 other states.

SEATTLE-Mayor Paul Schell, Columbia City residents and park supporters will gather Saturday (Sept. 8) to celebrate the acquisition by Seattle Parks and Recreation of the 3.2-acre property known as Hitt's Hill.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Bisco Industries sells a 17,151-sf industrial building in Orange for $1.5 million and picks up a 40,000-sf Anaheim facility for $3.7 million.

DENVER-Rumored to be thinking about moving to the suburbs or out of state, MCI Worldcom instead renews its lease at 707 17th St. for seven years. It had been sub-leasing the space in MCI Tower from Atlantic Richfield Oil Co.