Bloomin’ Brands CEO announces retirement
May 7, 2024 - David Deno, CEO of Tampa-based restaurant conglomerate Bloomin’ Brands, has announced his impending retirement. Bloomin’ is the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. Its board of directors has launched a search for Deno's replacement, and he will remain in his role until they name a successor. Deno started his career with Bloomin’ in 2012 and became CEO in 2019.