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Several Outback Steakhouse restaurants across the U.S. are serving the last of their Bloomin’ Onions.
Parent company Bloomin’ Brands has closed several locations across the United States, including at least two restaurants in Florida. Bloomin’ Brands opened its first Outback in 1988 in Tampa, Florida.
Bloomin’ Brands operates more than 1,450 restaurants across the U.S., including more than 670 Outback Steakhouses, according to its most recent quarterly report filed Aug. 7. These recent closures are the first in about 20 months since Bloomin’ Brands closed 41 restaurants in February 2024, with Outback Steakhouse restaurants accounting for the majority of closures.
Bloomin’ Brands’ restaurant portfolio also includes Carrabba’s Italian Grill (more than 200 locations in the U.S.), Bonefish Grill (more than 160 locations), and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine (more than 60 locations). The company operates more than 350 restaurants in other countries, primarily Brazil and South Korea.
Bloomin’ Brands spokeswoman Elizabeth Daley told USA TODAY in a statement that employees who worked at the closed restaurant will be given the opportunity to work at a nearby restaurant if possible.
The stores were closed after a regular review, she said, adding: “These are business decisions that are part of our ongoing turnaround plan.”
“We considered a variety of factors, including sales, traffic, trade area, and the potential for investment to improve performance,” Daly said.
Outback Steakhouse: These locations have closed.
Bloomin’ Brands did not provide a list of restaurants that have closed. However, the following stores were reported to be closed by local media and later reported to USA TODAY by Bloomin’ Brands.
- BIRMINGHAM, AL – 20 20th Street North in Midtown.
- Birmingham, Alabama – Inverness location on US 280.
- Jacksonville Beach, Florida – 3760 South 3rd Street
- Naples, Florida – 4910 US 41 North
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Jones Creek Boulevard
- Silver Spring, Maryland – 8661 Colesville Road at Ellsworth Place Mall
- Merrick, NY – 2124 Merrick Mall
- Madison, WI – 4520 E. Towne Boulevard. (7345 Mineral Point Road, Madison, Bonefish Grill is also closed)
Mike Snyder is a national trends news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, and X, and email him at: mike snyder & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com
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