Financing
Investor wants Outback Steakhouse owner to spin off other brands
Barington Capital is pushing Bloomin' Brands to spin off Carrabba's, Fleming's and Bonefish Grill.
Financing
Turnaround plans yield results in casual dining
The latest flurry of earnings reports show clear sales and traffic improvement for a number of the sector's big brands.
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