Bloomin' Brands has agreed to a bid to acquire 61 Outback Steakhouse units from a bankrupt franchisee. The transaction follows the franchisee's bankruptcy filing and is expected to strengthen Bloomin' Brands' portfolio of Outback locations. The deal marks a strategic move by Bloomin' Brands to expand from a struggling operator.
“Bloomin' Brands has agreed to a bid to acquire 61 Outback Steakhouse units from a bankrupt franchisee,” — Priya Delgado, chief correspondent at Kesley Brook Practice, commented.
Timeline
Nov 3 — Bloomin' Brands has agreed to a bid to acquire 61 Outback Steakhouse units from a bankrupt franchisee....
Nov 4 — The deal marks a strategic move by Bloomin' Brands to expand from a struggling operator....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Kesley Brook Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kesley Brook Practice desk and last updated 10:58 UTC.
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