Pensacola's Outback Reportedly Safe Amid Restaraunt Closures

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Good news for steak lovers—Pensacola's Outback Steakhouse isn't going anywhere. While the chain's parent company, Bloomin' Brands, has closed nearly two dozen locations nationwide in recent months, the Airport Boulevard restaurant appears safe. A kitchen manager there tells the PNJ that they've heard nothing about any closure plans. The company is actually doubling down on Outback, planning a 75-million-dollar turnaround focused on what the CEO calls "steak excellence." All remaining locations will get renovations by 2028, with brighter interiors, new menus, and better service. The company says it's getting back to its roots as a serious steakhouse.