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Bloomin’ Brands
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Bloomin’ Brands

Bloomin’ Brands

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Tampa-based Bloomin' Brands, Inc. operates a global chain of casual dining restaurants.

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Tampa, FL, US
Founded
1988
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Bloomin' Brands, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, operates a global chain of casual dining restaurants. Founded in August 1988 by Robert D. Basham, Chris T. Sullivan, Trudy Cooper, and J. Timothy Gannon, the company offers its products and services through both company-owned and franchised locations worldwide. Key brands under its umbrella include Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Bloomin' Brands focuses on providing high-quality dining experiences in a casual setting.

The company has achieved significant milestones, including being publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker BLMN and being part of the S&P 600 and Russell 2000 indices. With a revenue of $4.213 billion in 2017 and a workforce of 93,000 employees, Bloomin' Brands has made a substantial impact on the restaurant industry. Notable figures include Elizabeth A. Smith as chairwoman and David J. Deno as CEO. The company continues to innovate, as seen with recent menu expansions at Bonefish Grill and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

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Bloomin’ Brands - Quick Facts

Who are Bloomin’ Brands' competitors?

Companies similar to Bloomin’ Brands include Dine Brands Global, Darden Restaurants, Yum! Brands and Brinker International.

When was Bloomin’ Brands founded?

Bloomin’ Brands was founded in 1988.

Where is Bloomin’ Brands' headquarters located?

Bloomin’ Brands' headquarters is located in Tampa, FL, US.

How many employees does Bloomin’ Brands have?

Bloomin’ Brands has 87,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Bloomin’ Brands - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Main Product
  • Casual Dining
  • Restaurants
Tags
  • Franchise
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • ein: 208023465
  • secCik: 0001546417
  • ticker: BLMN
NAICS
  • 720000Accommodation and Food Services
  • 722000Food Services and Drinking Places
  • 722500Restaurants and Other Eating Places
  • 722510Restaurants and Other Eating Places
  • 722515Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
SIC
  • 5800Eating and drinking places
  • 5810Eating And Drinking Places
  • 5812Eating Places
ISIC
  • 5610Restaurants and mobile food service activities
  • 5621Event catering
  • 5629Other food service activities
  • 9000Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Show 11 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 711100Performing Arts Companies
  • 711110Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
  • 722300Special Food Services
  • 722310Food Service Contractors
  • 722320Caterers
  • 722511Full-Service Restaurants
  • 722513Limited-Service Restaurants
  • 722514Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 711000Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
SIC
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods