Bloomin' Brands has agreed to a bid to acquire 61 Outback Steakhouse units from a bankrupt franchisee. The acquisition follows the franchisee's bankruptcy filing and is expected to boost Bloomin' Brands' portfolio of Outback locations. The deal marks a strategic move by Bloomin' Brands to expand from a troubled business.
“The deal marks a strategic move by Bloomin' Brands to expand from a troubled business,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Greywell Grove Practice, commented.
Timeline
Nov 3 — Bloomin' Brands has agreed to a bid to acquire 61 Outback Steakhouse units from a bankrupt franchisee....
Nov 5 — The deal marks a strategic move by Bloomin' Brands to expand from a troubled business....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Greywell Grove Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greywell Grove Practice desk and last updated 12:35 UTC.
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