FAQs

• Established global platform with approximately 1,500 restaurants in 20 countries and territories.
• Commitment to high quality food, customer service, and overall dining experience.
• Proven and successful track record of partnering with local talent.
• Passion for collaboration, team building, and community.
• Seasoned management team with strong international operating experience.
• With an Australian themed concept, a contemporary Italian concept, and a fast-casual concept, our brands are unique and differentiated in the marketplace.
• Internationally recognized for food, quality, and experience by leading trade publications.

Under our franchise agreements, each of our franchisees is required to pay an initial franchise fee and pay monthly royalties based on a percentage of gross restaurant sales. Initial franchise fees range between US$30,000 and US$75,000 for international franchisees, depending on the brand and market. Some franchisees may also pay administration fees based on a percentage of gross restaurant sales. Franchise fee percentages based on our current existing unaffiliated franchise agreements range between 5% to 6%.

The approval process takes four to six months from the time the questionnaire is completed until completion of orientation and training.

You will receive ongoing cross-functional support from the initial steps until after opening the restaurant. Click here to see detailed information about our franchisee support.

See our currently available territories here.

We are currently looking for multi-unit operators who are willing to develop multiple locations within a negotiated territory.

Construction and equipment packages start at US$350,000 for Aussie Grill and $830,000 for Outback and Abbraccio. This includes building, construction, and FF&E. However, this does not include franchise fee, opening expenses, inventory, staffing, etc.

Ongoing royalties range between 5% to 6% of gross sales.

The Franchise Agreement entitles you to own and operate a Bloomin’ Brands restaurant, use of the trade name, trademarks, recipes, business methods and décor scheme.

• Assistance with site selection and design, including our standard plans and specifications.
• Assistance with project management during the construction phase of your restaurant.
• Assistance with supply chain and procurement.
• New store and ongoing marketing.
• Restaurant ongoing training and operations training.
• Cross-functional ongoing assistance include, but are not limited to, marketing, operations, and research & development.

We generally expect a restaurant to open in 6 to 12 months from signing your agreement.

Yes. There is a Brand Standards Training for the Operator that lasts 12 – 16 weeks.