How many Outback Steakhouse franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Outback Steakhouse has 122 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1993.

Is Outback Steakhouse a good franchise to buy?

Outback Steakhouse shows several positive indicators: established brand with 122+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse franchises the right to develop and operate casual full-service restaurants focused on steaks, bold flavors, modern Australian décor, and full bar service, including signature items like the Bloomin’ Onion. The business model grants franchises under a proprietary system encompassing standardized recipes, training, operations, and marketing programs. It targets diners seeking an upscale casual dining experience with grilled steaks, chops, chicken, seafood, pasta, salads, appetizers, and desserts.

122

Locations

$4260K–$9043K

Investment

Since 1993

Franchising

Food & BeverageTampa, FLBloomin’ Brands, Inc.www.outback.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$4,260,000 – $9,043,000

Low: $4,260,000High: $9,043,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.49%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$180 – $190

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 2.49% multi-unit campaign (brand fund) + $180-$190/mo technology/support fees (help desk, security license, Dine Rewards call center)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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How Outback Steakhouse Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 93% of Casual Dining franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Casual Dining

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Outback Steakhouse Current	$4.3M – $9.0M	$40K	5.0%	122
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2WA

3CO

4AZ

5NV

6MS

7NM

8OR

9UT

10ID

11MT

12WY

13TN

14SD

15AK

+3 more states

Franchisee Contacts

122 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

122 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Outback Steakhouse franchise ranges from $4,260,000 to $9,043,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.