Outback Steakhouse

Bloomin' finds no easy answers for traffic declines

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2023

After another quarter of negative transactions, executives said traffic growth is the company's top priority.

Restaurant marketing is time-warping back to the future

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 21, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Old is new again as chains ranging from Outback to Wendy’s resurrect classic ad themes for another go. So where’s the beef in these new efforts?

Financing

Facing another year of inflation, Bloomin' comes up with $50M in savings

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 16, 2023

The Outback Steakhouse parent says new tech and kitchen equipment should help profits this year. But much will depend on traffic.

Operations

Restaurants rethink how long their business day should be

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Dayparts are being varied as much as menus these days. The trend started 45 years ago with a brand called Le Peep.

Financing

Delivery continues to flower at Bloomin' Brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2022

Delivery sales increased during the company’s third quarter even as more people returned to its dining rooms. “The customer has a habit,” CEO Dave Deno said.

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.

Financing

Bloomin’ Brands continues to lock horns with inflation

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 29, 2022

The Outback Steakhouse parent is adding new technology and equipment to make restaurants more productive and will likely raise prices again to ease higher costs for just about everything.

Operations