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Investor pushes for more say in direction of Outback’s parent

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2020

Jana Partners said it intends to put up two candidates for Bloomin’ Brands eight-person board.

Outback’s owner puts itself up for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2019

Bloomin' Brands said its stock price doesn’t reflect its performance and that it is exploring strategic alternatives, sending shares soaring.

Operations

Outback, Carrabba’s switch to a hybrid delivery setup

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2019

Parent Bloomin’ Brands is partnering with DoorDash, an arrangement that will also add lunch delivery from Bonefish Grill.

Financing

Investor presses Outback’s parent for a sale or breakup

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 03, 2019

Jana Partners is resuming its call for a strategic redirection two years after a truce was struck.

Operations

Re-thinking the delivery model

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 20, 2019

Shake Shack might’ve just played disruptor for everyone. And that’s not the only change remaking the fast-growth sector.

Operations

Outback moves away from discounting, toward third-party delivery

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

The Bloomin’ Brands holding is also planning to roll out a new interior design with more space set aside for off-premise business.

Leadership

Tijuana Flats taps 35-year chain veteran for CEO post

By Peter Romeo on May 29, 2019

The appointment is part of a realignment of top management at the regional fast-casual brand.

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