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Bonefish Grill

Leadership

Bloomin’ Brands’ Liz Smith to surrender CEO job

She’ll be succeeded in April by finance chief Dave Deno.

Operations

Outback tests new off-premise-friendly designs

The steakhouse chain is looking for a more modern prototype that accommodates tomorrow’s trends.

Leadership

Jeff Carcara named president of Bonefish Grill

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2019

Jeff Carcara has left Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to join Bloomin’ Brands as president of its Bonefish Grill chain.

Marketing

Comfort food makeovers reign among this winter’s tempting LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 14, 2019

Consumers favored familiar dishes with a twist in December. These seven stood out in Technomic’s monthly survey.

Marketing

These are the 10 best-reviewed large restaurant chains

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2018

Darden Restaurants dominated TripAdvisor’s list of the best-reviewed small and medium-sized chains.

Leadership

Pressure builds for a shakeup of Outback Steakhouse’s parent

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

An activist investor wants a selloff of Carrabba’s, Bonefish and Fleming’s.

Marketing

10 most alluring LTOs on menus in July

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 09, 2018

These limited-time offers grabbed attention this summer.

Financing

Marketing shifts bring gains for Outback Steakhouse and some sister brands

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

A more local approach to marketing is taking hold at Bloomin’ Brands, while discounting takes a back seat.

Marketing

The 10 most alluring LTOs on menus in June

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2018

Consumers were tempted by these limited-time offers featured in chain restaurants.

Top 500 Chains

Bonefish Grill

Jun. 19, 2018