TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomin'
Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) is announcing the appointment of
Beth Scott as Senior Vice President
of Bloomin' Brands and President of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar. Scott will be filling the position at
the company's Fine Dining brand left by Skip Fox who announced his retirement last
month. Fox joined the brand in 2001 and has been the
president since 2004.
"Under Skip's leadership, Fleming's has grown into one of the
nation's most beloved Fine Dining steakhouses known for exceeding
expectations in quality and service. We will miss Skip, and
wish him a long and healthy retirement," said Liz Smith, CEO.
Scott joins Bloomin' Brands from Walt
Disney Parks & Resorts, where she led the food &
beverage experience planning & integration team responsible for
all park & resort dining experiences in Orlando, Anaheim, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Paris, and Tokyo. Prior to Disney, she served as Vice
President of Global Products, Food and Beverage and Wellness for
Hilton Worldwide and has held leadership positions at Planet
Hollywood, House of Blues and Loews Hotels.
"Beth's extensive hospitality experience makes her uniquely
qualified for this role," said Smith. "Her expertise in each
of the components that creates the ultimate dining visit will
enhance the already high expectations that our Fleming's guests
have come to expect from this brand."
Scott holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Boston University.
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 five founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse,
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime
Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Roy's. The Company operates
approximately 1,500 restaurants in 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 19 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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