Outback Steakhouse Restaurant Closures 2026: Check full list of locations recently shut amid franchisee bankruptcy

Outback Steakhouse has shut down 10 restaurants across four US states as one of its largest franchisees faces bankruptcy. The closures come after Out West Restaurant Group, which operates dozens of Outback locations, filed for Chapter 11 protection on November 2. The development has raised concerns among customers about whether more restaurants could close. However, the bankruptcy involves a franchise operator rather than the entire Outback Steakhouse chain.

WHY IS OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CLOSING RESTAURANTS AMID FRANCHISEE BANKRUPTCY?

According to Restaurant Dive, Out West Restaurant Group, operating under Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The San Diego-based franchisee operates 61 Outback Steakhouse restaurants, as quoted by Fast Company, across California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico.

According to Fast Company, the company closed 10 underperforming restaurants between October 11 and October 25, citing financial difficulties. Court documents revealed that these restaurants were either operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses.

The franchisee has faced financial challenges since 2018, including declining customer traffic and rising labor, food and operating costs. Its troubles worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, when revenue reportedly plunged approximately 35% in 2020.

Meanwhile, Outback Steakhouse's parent company, Bloomin' Brands, has entered into a $26.3 million agreement to acquire the franchisee's remaining operations, subject to higher competing bids.

According to Restaurant Dive, Bloomin' Brands has also agreed to provide up to $5.5 million in financing to support operations during bankruptcy proceedings.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CLOSURES 2026: FULL LIST OF 10 RECENTLY SHUTTERED LOCATIONS

According to Fast Company, the following restaurants permanently closed in October 2026:

ARIZONA

• 4871 East Grant Road, Tucson
• 1860 East McKellips Road, Mesa

CALIFORNIA

• 7575 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park
• 25261 North The Old Road, Valencia
• 26652 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch

COLORADO

• 7065 Commerce Center Drive, Colorado Springs
• 15 West Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch
• 2066 South Abilene Street, Aurora
• 8601 West Cross Drive, Littleton

NEVADA

• 3645 South Virginia Street, Reno

These 10 locations are excluded from the proposed acquisition deal. The franchisee also closed three other underperforming restaurants earlier in 2026.

However, customers should understand that Outback Steakhouse itself has not filed for bankruptcy. Its remaining 61 franchise-operated restaurants are expected to continue serving customers during the restructuring process.

Bloomin' Brands, which operates hundreds of company-owned Outback restaurants nationwide, hopes the acquisition will help stabilize operations and minimize disruptions for employees and customers.