How many years has Outback steakhouse been operating?
Outback Steakhouse is an American casual dining restaurant chain based in Tampa, Florida, with over 900 locations in 21 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It specializes in USDA Choice and Prime steaks and other offerings in an Australian-inspired environment. Founded in February 1988 in Tampa, Florida, by Bob Basham, Chris T. Sullivan, and Tim Gannon, it is owned and operated in the United States by OSI Restaurant Partners, and by franchise and venture agreements internationally. In 1997, it entered the South Korean market through the franchise agreement with Aussie Chung Inc. Currently, there are 101 Outback Steakhouse locations throughout South Korea. On June 14, 2007, OSI Restaurant Partners completed a stock repurchase plan, and the company is now privately held. In March 2009, Outback closed all 9 locations in Ontario, but 3 remaining stores in Alberta continue to operate in the Canadian unit. Canadian Outback restaurants began in 1996. Sou
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE THE HISTORY OF OSI RESTAURANT PARTNERS, INC. 1988 Outback Steakhouse, an Australian-themed steakhouse restaurant opens in Tampa, Florida. 1991 IPO NASDAQ 1993 Carrabba’s Italian Grill Partnership Announced 1994 Inc. Magazine names founders of Outback Steakhouse “Entrepreneurs of the Year” 1995 Outback Bowl Sponsorship Announced 1996 Outback Steakhouse opens its first Outback International Restaurant in Toronto, Canada 1998 Outback Steakhouse opens its 500th restaurant Sources: http://www.osirestaurantpartners.com/PDFs/OSI_history.
