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Outback Steakhouse

Emerging Brands

Outback’s parent debuts a new concept

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2017

Express combines selections from Outback and Carrabba's into a delivery-and-takeout-only format.

Private-equity firm buys Outback Steakhouse franchisee

 By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 07, 2015

H.I.G. Capital plans to grow the brand’s presence in California.

Financing

What’s the next restaurant chain to be swallowed?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2017

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

Turnaround report: Casual dining relapses

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2015

Players reporting Q3 results this week tried to position their declines in traffic—at dinner in particular—as really not that bad. But is that really the case?

Financing

Outback co-founder leaves Bloomin’ Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2017

Chris Sullivan, who helped start the steakhouse, resigns from parent company’s board.

Carrabba’s appoints Mike Kappitt president

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 16, 2016

Kappitt previously served as CMO of parent company Bloomin’ Brands.

Financing

Outback's traffic surges in latest sign of a casual rebound

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 22, 2018

Fourth quarter results were the best for parent Bloomin' Brands in five years.

Great side dish ideas

By Bill Main on Aug. 23, 2000

Here are some great side dish ideas from friends around the country. Notice the variety in both taste and price point.

Food

New fast casuals can’t live on ‘healthy’ alone

By Darren Tristano on Mar. 23, 2016

Consumers say they care about healthy food, but that doesn’t always translate to real-life purchases. A new crop of fast-casual restaurants is aiming to promote health while satisfying other consumer demands.

Operations

Outback parent bows to an activist investor

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2018

Bloomin' Brands agreed to add an industry veteran to its board under an agreement with Jana Partners, one of two shareholders that have been sympathetic to spinning off secondary brands.

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