TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/-- Bloomin'
Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) closed the previously announced sale of
Roy's to United Ohana, LLC, an affiliate of Sunil Dharod's SSCP Management Inc.
As of January 26, 2015, United
Ohana owns and operates all interests in the Roy's concept
previously-owned by Bloomin' Brands. Dharod, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Apple Texas and Apple Houston, is the
owner and operator of 69 Applebee's restaurants in Texas.
Lazard acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Bloomin'
Brands on the sale of Roy's.
About Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining
restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading,
differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company has four
founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian
Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine
Bar. The Company owns and operates approximately 1,500
restaurants in 48 states, Puerto
Rico, Guam and 20
countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more
information, please visit bloominbrands.com.
Cathie Koch
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(813) 830-5127
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