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Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian grill and other restaurant chains in Michigan, is closing a number of restaurants this fall.
The U.S. dining company owns Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, according to its website.
While Bloomin’ Brands didn’t specify where locations are closing, the company said it had already closed 21 restaurants and would not renew the leases for 22 other restaurants, according to a Nov. 6 news release.
“We have great momentum in our business as demonstrated by our third quarter results,” said CEO Mike Spanos. “All four brands drove positive comparable store sales growth for the first time since Q1 2023. Our teams continue to focus on consistency of execution in food quality and the guest experience, the foundation for our turnaround.”
Bloomin’ Brands did not say if any Michigan restaurants would close.
Here’s what to know about Bloomin’ Brands’ restaurant closings.
What’s happening at Bloomin’ Brands?
Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of four restaurant chains with Michigan locations, closed 21 U.S. restaurants during the three-month period ending on Sept. 28, and will not renew the releases of 22 others, most set to expire over the next four years, the company announced in the news release.
The move comes as Bloomin’ Brands adapts its business model in the wake of subpar results on its 2025 third quarter finances, according to the release, including changes to its dine-in experience, ownership culture, branding and restaurant investments.
“I am excited to announce our turnaround strategy, with a focus on the Outback Steakhouse brand. In support of our strategy, we will reallocate available free cash flow into strategic investments in our base business and pay down debt. As a result, we have suspended the dividend. We believe our strategic plan will drive long-term, sustainable and profitable growth,” Spanos said.
What restaurant chains does Bloomin’ Brands own?
Bloomin’ Brands is the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, according to the news release.
There are about 680 Outback Steakhouses nationwide, according to the restaurant website. Carrabba’s has about 203 sites, according to the company site. The company has about 159 Bonefish Grill restaurants. Fleming’s has 66 locations.
Are any Michigan restaurants closing?
It’s unclear whether any Michigan restaurants closed or will be closing.
Bloomin’ Brands did not release a list of restaurant closings or locations. USA TODAY requested a list of closings and locations where leases were not renewed, but has not received a response.
Where is Outback Steakhouse in Michigan?
Outback Steakhouse has restaurants in the following Michigan cities:
- Ann Arbor
- Brighton
- Canton
- Clarkston
- Flint
- Grandville
- Jackson
- Lansing
- Livonia
- Madison Heights
- Novi
- Romulus
- Saginaw
- Shelby Township
- Southfield
- Southgate
- Traverse City
- Walker
Where is Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Michigan?
Here are Carrabba’s Italian Grill’s locations in Michigan:
- Canton
- Grandville
- Lansing
- Novi
- Portage
- Southgate
- Sterling Heights
- Troy
Where is Bonefish Grill in Michigan?
Bonefish Grill has the following two restaurants in Michigan:
Where is Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Michigan?
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has the following two Michigan locations:
What is Bloomin’ Brands?
Bloomin’ Brands is an American casual dining company operating globally, with ownership of several restaurant chains, notably Outback Steakhouse, per its website.
USA TODAY contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
