Bloomin' Brands

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Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is an American restaurant holding company that owns several casual dining restaurant chains. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It was founded in 1988 by Chris T. Sullivan, Bob Basham, Trudy Cooper, and Tim Gannon. Bloomin' Brands is one of the largest casual dining companies in the world.

History

Bloomin' Brands was originally known as OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC before changing its name in 2012. The company went public in 1991 and was taken private in 2007 by Bain Capital, Catterton Partners, and the founders. It returned to the public market in 2012.

Brands

Bloomin' Brands owns and operates several well-known restaurant chains, including:

• Outback Steakhouse: An Australian-themed steakhouse chain.
• Carrabba's Italian Grill: An Italian-American cuisine restaurant.
• Bonefish Grill: A seafood restaurant chain.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: A fine dining steakhouse.

Operations

The company operates over 1,450 restaurants in 48 states and 20 countries. Bloomin' Brands focuses on providing high-quality food and service in a casual dining setting. The company has a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and innovation in its menu offerings.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Bloomin' Brands is committed to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The company engages in various initiatives to support local communities, reduce environmental impact, and promote ethical business practices.

See also

• List of restaurant chains
• Casual dining
• Restaurant management
• Corporate social responsibility in the food industry