https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/60-outback-steakhouse-locations-to-close-after-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-here-s-whereContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/60-outback-steakhouse-locations-to-close-after-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-here-s-wherehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/60-outback-steakhouse-locations-to-close-after-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-here-s-where#u195244Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:41:55 +0000One of Outback Steakhouse's largest franchisees filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, triggering the closure of more than 60 locations across multiple states. Court filings confirm the franchisee intends to sell or shutter the affected restaurants as part of the restructuring process. The closures represent a significant portion of the franchisee's portfolio but not the entire Outback chain, which is owned by Bloomin' Brands. Employees and landlords at the listed sites face immediate uncertainty as liquidation timelines take shape.Why it mattersThe bankruptcy filing marks the most su