Outback Steakhouse is closing several more restaurants across the United States, its parent company Bloomin’ Brands has confirmed. The closures are part of an ongoing turnaround plan, according to a company spokesperson.
Bloomin’ Brands, which also owns Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, said the decisions were based on factors including sales, traffic, and required investments. Employees from the closed outlets have been offered positions at nearby restaurants where possible.
The latest closures follow the shutdown of 41 underperforming restaurants in February 2024, most of which were Outback Steakhouse locations. Those closures affected restaurants in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and New Hampshire, as well as Bonefish Grill and Carrabba’s sites in other states.
Despite the closures, Bloomin’ Brands operates more than 1,450 restaurants overall, including over 670 Outback Steakhouses in the US. The company has announced plans to open up to 45 new restaurants in the coming year.
