Outback Steakhouse
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Outback Steakhouse is an American chain of
History
The first Outback Steakhouse was opened on March 15, 1988, in Tampa, Florida.
Canadian Outback Steakhouse restaurants began in 1996. In March 2009, Outback Steakhouse Canada abruptly closed all nine locations in the province of Ontario, citing poor economic conditions, but in June 2009, Outback Steakhouse opened a location in Niagara Falls, Ontario. A second location in Niagara Falls has been opened, but these are the only Outback Steakhouse locations operating in Canada.
Outback Steakhouse opened in the UK with locations in Birmingham, Basildon, Enfield, Romford, Stevenage and Staines. By September 2011, only its Basildon and Romford stores remained and they closed down on September 13, ending Outback's foray into the UK market.
On June 14, 2007, OSI Restaurant Partners completed a
Menu
Bloomin' Onion
The Bloomin' Onion is a signature Outback item, though it is not an Australian item and is not typically sold in Australia apart from this chain.
Involvements
Community
Outback Steakhouse has a program to support the communities in which its restaurants are located.[7] They have also joined GroupRaise, a platform where non-profits can book restaurant fundraisers in their locations.[8] On a national level, Outback partners with Heineken USA and their Heineken with a Heart program to raise funds for various organizations in these communities.
Political
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The company and its founders are major contributors, via the Outback Steakhouse PAC, to the Republican Party, contributing $303,015 and $334,197 for the 2000 and 2004 election cycles, respectively.[9][10] The Outback Steakhouse PAC itself is one of the largest donors in the food and beverage sector, second only to the National Restaurant Association, which itself represents 300,000 restaurants.[11]
Advertising
- blimps: the Bloomin' Onions I and II, both named after their appetizer.[12]
- For several years, the company ran a media campaign with an Australian-themed variation of the Of Montreal composition "Wraith Pinned to the Mist (And Other Games)."
- General (Ret) Tommy Franks sits on the Board Of Directors for OSI Restaurant Partners, INC., which owns Outback Steakhouse.[13]
Sports
Outback Steakhouse was the title sponsor of the
Outback is also a partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and has a concession stand in Amalie Arena.
Motorsports
In 2012, Outback Steakhouse became a sponsor of the
In September 2023, Outback Steakhouse sponsored Stephen Mallozzi, who had previously worked as a server at the restaurant, for a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.[20]
References
- ^ "Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 2015 Annual Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Outback founders celebrate the first location in South Tampa". 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin' Brands files for $300 million US IPO". Renaissance Capital. 9 April 2012.
- ^ "About the company" (PDF). 14 December 2015.
- ^ "We Need To Talk About Bloomin' Onions, The Made-Up Aussie Delicacy That Americans Think We Eat". pedestrian. Zac Crellin. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "Nutritional Information". Outback Steakhouse, INC!. Archived from the original on 13 July 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- ^ "Outback Gives Back - Outback Steakhouse". Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
- ^ "Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser | Find Fundraising Restaurants Near You".
- ^ "Soft Money Donations: Outback Steakhouse (2000)". OpenSecrets. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2006.
- ^ "Soft Money Donations: Outback Steakhouse (2004)". OpenSecrets. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 26 August 2006.
- ^ "Food & Beverage PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates, 2003-2004". OpenSecrets. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ "Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion I Airship". Outback Steakhouse, INC. Archived from the original on 3 May 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2006.
- ^ "Inside The Company". OSI Restaurant Partners, INC. Retrieved 30 August 2006.
- ^ "Outback Steakhouse renews title sponsorship of Outback Bowl through 2020". WTSP. 26 June 2013. Archived from the original on 5 August 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ Kurz, Jr., Hank (1 April 2012). "Newman wins wild finish at Martinsville Speedway". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OFFERS FANS TASTY REASON TO CHEER FOR NEWMAN". Ryan Newman. 24 December 2012. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Paint Schemes - Team #4". Jayski's Silly Season Site. Archived from the original on 16 June 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "1990 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "Hallways To The Past". Gordon Online. 20 October 2011.
- ^ Christie, Toby (5 September 2023). "Outback Steakhouse Returns to NASCAR With Stephen Mallozzi at Bristol". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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