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Outback Steakhouse Parent Steps In to Buy 61 Locations After Major Franchisee Bankruptcy

Outback Steakhouse Parent Steps In to Buy 61 Locations After Major Franchisee Bankruptcy

Tampa, Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Following Out West Restaurant Group’s Chapter 11 filing and store closures, parent company Bloomin’ Brands agreed to a $26.3 million deal to acquire 61 locations and preserve operations.