History of Outback Steakhouse in Timeline

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Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is an American-based, Australian-themed casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded on March 15, 1988, by Bob Basham, Chris T. Sullivan, Trudy Cooper, and Tim Gannon, the chain boasts over 1,000 locations across 23 countries in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. While serving American cuisine, it embraces Australian themes. Initially owned by OSI Restaurant Partners, Outback Steakhouse is now operated by Bloomin' Brands in the US, with international locations managed through franchise and venture agreements.

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