Bloomin’ Brands, the operator of Bonefish Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Fleming’s Prime, and other restaurant brands, is laying off 100 corporate employees.
Bloomin’ Brands said in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that the layoffs would reduce workforce at its corporate Restaurant Support Center in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A., by 17 percent. It operates or franchises more than 1,450 restaurants globally.
The restaurant operator cited industry headwinds and a need to realign after refranchising its operations in Brazil in December, per Restaurant Business.
“The company believes this will further support its long-term strategy and path to sustainable growth in traffic, comparable sales, and profitability,” it said in the filing.
The company also said that Lissette Gonzalez, previously executive vice president and chief supply chain and operations excellence officer, will now serve as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Additionally, Kelia Bazile, formerly the vice president of operations for Bonefish Grill, was promoted to president of Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Patrick Hafner was promoted to executive vice president and president of Outback in January, according to Restaurant Business.
The layoffs are not entirely unexpected as Bloomin’ Brands reported a ...
