Overview
- New shutdowns were confirmed in Birmingham, Jacksonville Beach, Naples, Baton Rouge, Silver Spring, Merrick, Madison, and in Texas cities Austin, Plano, and Waco.
- The company said decisions were based on sales and traffic trends, trade areas, and the level of investment needed to improve performance.
- Employees from closed restaurants were offered the chance to transfer to nearby locations when possible, according to the company.
- Bloomin' Brands declined to release a comprehensive list of closures, with many sites first identified by local outlets and later confirmed.
- The latest round follows a February 2024 wave that closed 41 restaurants, most of them Outback locations.