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Carrabba’s Italian Grill Promotes Pat Hafner to President

by Katie Lee August 17, 2022

Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has promoted Pat Hafner to president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill. He will be responsible for leading the operations and development for approximately 220 Carrabba’s restaurants across the United States. Hafner started his career with the company in 1996 and spent 21 years with Outback Steakhouse before moving to Carrabba’s Italian Grill to serve as vice president of operations. “Pat’s commitment to growth and development not only propelled his own career, but the success of the Carrabba’s brand and its expansion of off-premises, including catering,” …

August 17, 2022

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Bloomin’ Brands Names New President of Bonefish Grill

by Katie Lee January 10, 2022

Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has promoted Michael Healy to president of Bonefish Grill. The 12-year-veteran of the company will be responsible for long term sustainable growth for more than 180 restaurants across the U.S. Prior to joining Bloomin’ Brands in 2009, Healy was with Circuit City. “Michael’s proven leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that facilitate growth will benefit the Bonefish brand,” says David Deno, chief executive officer of Bloomin’ Brands. “He brings with him a breadth of knowledge gained from cross-functional experience across our brands and …

January 10, 2022

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Bloomin’ Brands Promotes SVP, Business Development and Financial Planning

by Katie Lee June 21, 2021

Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has promoted Mark Graff to senior vice president of business development and financial planning for Bloomin’ Brands. He will lead the company’s business development team, including asset and franchise development, in addition to his existing financial planning responsibilities. He will also join the executive leadership team. Graff has held various finance and investor relations roles with Bloomin’ Brands during his 9 years with the company. Previously, he held positions with Deloitte Consulting and Raymond James & Associates. “Over the past 15 months, we discovered …

June 21, 2021

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Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Names SVP, Global Supply Chain Officer

by Katie Lee April 16, 2021

Tampa, Fla. — David Deno, CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., has announced the promotion of Lissette Gonzalez to senior vice president, supply chain. In her new role, Gonzalez will lead the company’s supply chain and join the executive leadership team. Previously, she spent 16 years with Office Depot. “Lissette has made many important contributions to our supply chain since she joined us 7 years ago,” says Deno. “With her planning and forecasting expertise, coupled with her proven talent for global procurement, she ensures our operators have ample supplies, at a …

April 16, 2021

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Englewood Construction’s Restaurant Group Has Several New National Projects Underway

by Katie Lee March 4, 2020

Chicago — Englewood Construction, one of the country’s leading commercial construction firms, has a number of new restaurant projects underway this spring, including two new Outback Steakhouse locations in Columbus, Ga., and Hialeah, Fla.; a new Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Lutz, Fla.; a ground-up Chick-fil-A in Novi, Mich.; and the interior remodel of a Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Seattle. “In recent years our Restaurant Group has continued to be a strong and steady part of our business as we partner with long term clients on not only ground-up new-construction opportunities, …

March 4, 2020

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Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Signs Middle East Expansion Agreements

by Katie Lee July 7, 2016

Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is expanding its international presence with plans to develop 26 Outback Steakhouse and Abbraccio restaurants in the Middle East over the next 5 years. There are currently six Abbraccio restaurants in Brazil with more scheduled to open by the end of the year. Abbraccio is the name used for Carrabba’s Italian Grill outside of the U.S.

July 7, 2016

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill Names New President

by Katie Lee February 16, 2016

Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has appointed Mike Kappitt as president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill. In this role, Kappitt will be responsible for leading the operations and development of the Carrabba’s brand in the United States. Kappitt most recently served as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Bloomin’ Brands.

February 16, 2016