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Website: http://www.outback.com Outback Steakhouse operates one of the top steakhouse chains in the country with an Australian theme. Outback's best known items include grilled steaks, grilled chicken, ribs and the Blooming Onion. The restaurants emphasize high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback. The average Outback restaurant is 6,000 square feet featuring dining room and an island bar with seating for approximately 200 patrons. Restaurants are open for dinner only. The parent company of Outback changed its name to OSI Restaurant Partners in 2006. OSI also operates Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Lee Roy Selmon's, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Bonefish Grill and Roy's. As of March 31, 2006, there were a total of 1,331 restaurants systemwide including 926 Outback Steakhouses, 205 Carrabba's Italian Grills, 103 Bonefish Grills, 40 Fleming's Prime Steakhouses, 21 Roy's, 32 Cheesburger in Paradise restaurants and 4 Lee Roy Selmon's. Restaurants are operated in 50 states and 21 countries. In 2007, OSI Restaurant Partners was acquired by private equity firms Bain Capital and Catterton Partners for $3.2 billion. Outback Steakhouse was founded in 1988 by Chris Sullivan, Robert Basham, Tim Gannon and Trudy Cooper. The first restaurant opened in Tampa, FL. Benefits Hourly Employees Salary Employees Updated May 17, 2008 |