
"Parent Company Shuts Down 41 Restaurants, Including Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's Locations"
Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, has closed 41 restaurants across its brands, citing below-average business as the reason. The closures affect locations in several states, with affected employees being offered the opportunity to transfer to other restaurants or receive severance. Despite the closures, the company plans to open between 40 and 45 new restaurants by 2024.

