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What does Bloomin' Brands own?
Bloomin' Brands owns and operates four restaurant concepts: Outback Steakhouse (700+ locations), Bonefish Grill (~180 locations), Carrabba's Italian Grill (~170 locations), and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar (~65 locations). The company operates over 1,450 restaurants in 46 US states, Guam, and approximately 12 countries. The majority of locations are company-operated, with franchising used primarily for international markets.

Is Bloomin' Brands publicly traded?
Yes. Bloomin' Brands Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BLMN. The company went public in 2012 in an IPO that raised approximately $176 million at $11 per share. Bloomin' Brands is a component of the Russell 2000 Index. The company has no parent company and no controlling shareholder.

Who founded Bloomin' Brands?
Bloomin' Brands was founded in 1988 by Chris Sullivan, Bob Basham, Tim Gannon, and Trudy Cooper, who opened the first Outback Steakhouse in Tampa, Florida. The founders built the company through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including Carrabba's Italian Grill (partnership formed 1993), Bonefish Grill (acquired 2001), and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse (acquired 2002).

Where is Bloomin' Brands headquartered?
Bloomin' Brands is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The corporate headquarters houses executive leadership, finance, legal, supply chain, and shared service functions supporting the global restaurant network. Tampa has been the company's headquarters since its founding in 1988.

How many brands does Bloomin' Brands own?
Bloomin' Brands operates four restaurant brands: Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The company previously operated Roy's restaurant chain, which was sold in 2017.

Who owns Bloomin' Brands?
Bloomin' Brands has no parent company and no controlling shareholder. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under BLMN and is owned by institutional investors including BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and Dimensional Fund Advisors, each holding single-digit percentage stakes. The founders retain small equity positions but are not involved in day-to-day management.

What is Bloomin' Brands' turnaround strategy?
In November 2025, Bloomin' Brands announced a turnaround strategy under CEO Mike Spanos focusing on three pillars: operational excellence at Outback Steakhouse, menu simplification across all brands, and technology investment including digital ordering and loyalty programmes. The company suspended its quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share to reallocate approximately $50 million annually toward strategic initiatives and debt reduction. Q3 2025 results showed early success, with all four brands achieving positive comparable sales growth.

What is Bloomin' Brands' revenue?
For FY2025, Bloomin' Brands' total revenue was approximately $4.0 billion, down from approximately $4.3 billion in FY2024. Q3 2025 revenue was $928.8 million, with an adjusted diluted loss of $0.03 per share. The company does not provide forward revenue guidance but has indicated that the turnaround strategy is expected to stabilise sales and improve margins over time.