engages in the ownership, development, and operation of casual dining restaurants primarily in the United States.
Its restaurants serve lunch and dinner, featuring a menu of steaks, prime rib, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood, and pasta.
The company also offers specialty appetizers, which include desserts, coffees, and liquor services.
In addition, it conducts retail merchandise operations, through its restaurants.
As of March 31, 2005, the company operated 888 Outback Steakhouses, 176 Carrabba’s Italian Grills, 72 Bonefish Grills, 32 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bars, 19 Roy’s, 2 Lee Roy Selmon’s, 3 Paul Lee’s Chinese Kitchens, and 14 Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants in 50 states and 21 countries internationally.
The company was incorporated in 1987 as Multi-Venture Partners, Inc.
and changed its name to Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
in 1990.
Outback Steakhouse is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
