ORANGE COUNTY, CA-The operator of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains will use sale proceeds to pay down debt.

DALLAS-Dallas-based restaurateur, Brinker International Inc., has ended its fourth quarter for fiscal year 2000 with 7.7% more revenues than last year, reflecting a sales surge by its core concept eateries. The Brinker chain includes Chili's, Macaroni Grill and On the Border.

SOUTHFIELD, MI - Rock joins as leader of real estate and brokerage.