Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin' Brands, a restaurant holding company that owns several American casual dining restaurant chains, has announced a restructuring of its corporate support center staff.
The realignment will impact 100 employees located at the company's headquarters in Tampa, Florida.
A company spokesperson noted, “We recently made organizational changes that reflect our domestic focus following the sale of our operations in Brazil. Any business decision that personally impacts team members is difficult, but we are taking great measures to support those leaving the company, including offering severance and outplacement assistance.”
“This action is intended to align the company’s cost structure with the current size of its business following the strategic re-franchising of its Brazil operations in December 2024, ongoing challenging industry trends, and increased focus on high-priority growth opportunities and operational efficiency. The company believes this will further support its long-term strategy and path to sustainable growth in traffic, comparable sales, and profitability.”
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