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Bloomin’ Brands

Tampa, United States · Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company’s restaurant portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The Company owns, operates and franchises more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 12

Key facts

Headquarters
Tampa, United States
Employees
81,000
Industries
Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage, Hospitality
Status
Public (BLMN)
Website
bloominbrands.com
LinkedIn
Company page

Recent activity at Bloomin’ Brands

  • : SEC 8-K (1.01): On September 25, 2026, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC and certain lenders, led by Wells Fargo Bank, as the administrative agent. This new agreement amends the previous credit agreement and extends its maturity date to September 25, 2031. The terms regarding revolving credit commitments and interest rate elections remained largely unchanged, indicating a stable financial strategy moving forward. This agreement reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure effectively.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02):
  • : SEC 8-K (5.07): On April 22, 2026, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders where stockholders elected nine directors to serve for a one-year term until the 2027 annual meeting. A total of 75,618,251 shares were represented, constituting 88.71% of shares eligible to vote. The election results showed significant support for each nominee, with James L. Dinkins receiving 64,817,764 votes for and David George receiving 65,005,761 votes for. This election reflects the company's governance structure and the confidence stockholders have in the appointed directors, ensuring continuity in leadership for the upcoming year.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 10, 2026, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. approved a special retention grant for Michael Spanos, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. The grant comprises performance stock units valued at a target of $2,000,000, which will vest on February 27, 2029, contingent upon achieving specific sales and EBITDA performance metrics. The agreement includes conditions for continued vesting if Mr. Spanos is terminated without cause and outlines restrictive covenants including a noncompetition agreement. These terms aim to ensure his continued leadership while mitigating potential turnover risk.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 11, 2026, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. appointed Colleen Keating as a new director, increasing the Board size from ten to eleven. Ms. Keating, currently the CEO of Planet Fitness, will serve on the Compensation Committee and stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Her compensation includes a $95,000 annual retainer, a $12,500 retainer for the committee position, and $155,000 in restricted stock units. Ms. Keating was identified through a national search and has no reported family relationships or prior transactions with the Company.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 11, 2026, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. increased the size of its Board from ten to eleven directors and appointed Colleen Keating as a new director effective immediately. Ms. Keating, who is currently the CEO of Planet Fitness, Inc., will also serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and will stand for re-election at the upcoming 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. This appointment reflects the company's strategy to enhance its governance and oversight, leveraging Ms. Keating's extensive experience in leadership and management in the fitness industry.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 10, 2026, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. approved a special retention grant for Michael Spanos, its Chief Executive Officer. This grant includes performance stock units with a target grant date fair value of $2,000,000. The vesting of these units is contingent upon the achievement of specific sales and Adjusted EBITDA performance metrics over a three-year period, with potential payouts ranging from 1% to 200% of the target value, dependent on Mr. Spanos’ continued employment through the vesting date of February 27, 2026. This strategic retention initiative is aimed at incentivizing management performance and ensuring leadership stability within the company.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02):
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On December 8, 2025, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. approved a new severance pay plan for salaried employees at the Vice President level and above, referred to as the Second Amended and Restated Severance Pay Plan (the 'Second A&R Plan'). This plan is effective immediately and alters the previous severance pay structure which was first established on October 21, 2024. Notably, the new plan eliminates severance pay for employees terminated due to specific reasons, which signifies a strategic shift in the company's severance policy. The approval was made by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, impacting eligible employees directly and potentially influencing future talent acquisition and retention strategies.
  • : Bloomin' Brands Inc. Appoints Eric Christel as Chief Financial Officer and Jessica Mitory as Chief Human Resources Officer

Leadership

  • Tara Kurian, Vice President
  • Randy Scruggs, Vice President of Supply Chain
  • Rafael A. Sanchez, Chief Information Officer
  • Ali Charri, Vice President Of Analytics
  • Jessica Mitory, Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Susan Cline, Vice President of Strategy
  • Michael Healy, Vice President of Strategy
  • Eric Christel, Vice President
  • Jessica Mitory, Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Eric Christel, Chief Financial Officer
  • Mike Spanos, Chief Executive Officer
  • David Deno, Chief Executive Officer

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About Bloomin’ Brands: questions and answers

What does Bloomin’ Brands do?

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company’s restaurant portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The Company owns, operates and franchises more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 12

Where is Bloomin’ Brands headquartered?

Bloomin’ Brands is headquartered in Tampa, United States.

How many employees does Bloomin’ Brands have?

Bloomin’ Brands has about 81,000 employees.

Who leads Bloomin’ Brands?

Tara Kurian is a Vice President at Bloomin’ Brands.

What is the latest news on Bloomin’ Brands?

On Sep 25, 2026, SEC 8-K (1.01): On September 25, 2026, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC and certain lenders, led by Wells Fargo Bank, as the administrative agent. This new agreement amends the previous cre

Is Bloomin’ Brands a public company?

Yes. Bloomin’ Brands is publicly traded under the ticker BLMN.

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