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Carrabba's Italian Grill

Leadership

Bloomin' Brands to part ways with longtime executive Gregg Scarlett

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 03, 2023

Scarlett’s position, COO of casual dining, is being eliminated as part of “organizational design changes” at Bloomin’. He has worked there for nearly 30 years.

Operations

Restaurant chains say they're recovering quickly from Hurricane Ian

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2022

Power outages and transportation difficulties are mentioned as the lingering effects of the storm that struck Florida and the Carolinas.

Leadership

Pat Hafner promoted to president of Carrabba's Grill

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 16, 2022

The former SVP of operations has been with Carrabba's owner Bloomin' Brands since 1996, when he started as a server at Outback Steakhouse.

Financing

Carrabba’s has become 'a whole new business' for Bloomin'

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 18, 2022

Off-premise is booming at the 219-unit chain, but executives want to see it keep growing before airing major development plans.

Financing

Carrabba's to settle sexual harassment suit for $690,000

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2021

The EEOC accused a managing partner in Florida of subjecting female employees to "unwelcome conduct" and sexual comments.

Topics

What cost pressures? Outback's parent sees significant Q2 margin growth

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2021

Bloomin' Brands posted an average rise in restaurant-level operating profits of five percentage points.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse owner puts its hopes into Tender Shack

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

Bloomin’ Brands is taking its chicken-focused virtual brand national and hopes the concept can help it keep newfound takeout sales.

Food

Operators bid goodbye to January with winter meals and deals

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2021

Taste Tracker: Big discounts at Farmer Boys, Luna Grill wraps it to go, Zaxby’s taps Chinese flavors and bagel seasoning inspires Firehouse Subs.

Marketing

Restaurants are pushing gift card sales, but consumers are slower to respond

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2020

Operators are counting on holiday gift cards to boost revenue but sales are down.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ hedges its bets

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2020

The company is aggressively developing brands around takeout, but it also insists that casual dining is not dead.

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