Outback Steakhouse Closes 41 Stores Across 8 States: Is Your Favorite Spot Gone?

The restaurant industry has faced a challenging year, with several popular chains closing locations across the country.

Brands like Red Lobster have filed for bankruptcy, while others, such as Boston Market, have shuttered entirely. Even Outback Steakhouse hasn’t been immune to setbacks.

If you've noticed that your local Outback is no longer open, you’re not alone — many loyal customers are saving money on dining out after their favorite spots were added to the list of closures.

Outback Steakhouse closed several locations in Pennsylvania, including one at 3527 Union Deposit Road in Susquehanna Township.

Another location that shut its doors was at 1905 Waddle Road in Patton Township near College Station, home of Penn State University.

“We appreciate the community’s support for the past 24 years,” wrote a spokesperson for Bloomin’ Brands in an email to a local news organization. Bloomin’ Brand is the parent company of Outback Steakhouse.

One of the locations shut down in Illinois as part of the round of closings was in Mount Prospect, a suburb of Chicago.

A sign on the door that was posted to social media read, "This location is now closed. Thank you for the years of support."

Florida saw multiple closures, including at least four restaurants that were apparently shut down for good, according to local media.

The locked restaurants included Outback Steakhouse locations in Jupiter, North Miami Beach, Orlando, and Sarasota.

The chain opened its first Outback Steakhouse in Tampa, Florida, and its Bloomin’ Brands parent company is still based there.

Michigan saw several closures, including its location in Kentwood and another in Roseville.

The Roseville location had been open for almost 30 years. During a call earlier this year, CEO David Deno said that “older assets with leases from the ’90s and early 2000s” were being slated to shut down, which could have included this location.

The closing of the Outback Steakhouse location in Akron, near Cleveland, brought tears to the eyes of one big celebrity.

“Nooooo @kingjames!!! Our first date memories” posted Savannah James to her husband, basketball star LeBron James. He replied with “Why why why,” with several crying emojis.

The Outback Steakhouse at 3939 First Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids shut down earlier this year as part of the changes. The restaurant has been in that location since 1997.

Outback Steakhouse closed all three of its locations in Hawaii, with spots in Kapolei, Kona, and Waipio closing for good.

It was reported that the restaurants had a wave of customers come in on their last day to use up gift cards before the locations shut down.

Outback Steakhouse had only one location in New Hampshire before the company decided to shut it down.

Closing the Seabrook locations means that two New England states — Maine and New Hampshire — now lack a single Outback Steakhouse for residents to enjoy.

All 41 restaurant locations were closed earlier this year, according to Bloomin’ Brands. No other closings have been announced since that wave of shutdowns.

Bloomin’ Brands said the restaurants that have closed were underperforming locations.

Company representatives have cited several factors behind the closures, including decreased customer traffic and sales at the closed locations.

The company said in an earnings call earlier this year that driving same-store sales higher at Outback will be a top priority in the future.

The good news for Outback Steakhouse fans is that the company expects to open new locations throughout this year.

Bloomin’ Brands announced earlier this year that it would open new restaurant locations and remodel existing locations to refresh them for customers.

Outback Steakhouse could be a good option if you enjoy dining out or if you want to save money on groceries by getting discounts on steaks to enjoy at home.

It’s also a good idea to review your budget to find places where you can save money, which you can then spend later on a nice night out at a restaurant like Outback Steakhouse, where you can enjoy its famous Bloomin’ Onion.