Outback Steakhouse Closures: 10 Locations Shut, 61 Keep Operating — November 5, 2026

Information checked: November 5, 2026, at 05:11 UTC. This is the source-verification time, not a store closure announcement or the publication schedule.

Ten Outback Steakhouse restaurants in four Western states closed between October 11 and October 25, 2026, according to reporting based on a bankruptcy-court lease-rejection filing. The closures involved locations operated by Out West Restaurant Group, a large independent Outback franchisee. Separately, Out West filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on November 2. That filing does not mean all Outback Steakhouse restaurants—or the 61 Out West restaurants still operating when the filing was made—are closing. Parent company Bloomin’ Brands told investors the bankruptcy has no immediate effect on guests, employees or day-to-day operations at those restaurants. Sources: Bloomin’ Brands’ November 2 SEC filing and original reporting on the October closures and court records.

For diners, the safest way to know whether a particular Outback is affected is to look up its exact street address in the official restaurant locator, then contact the restaurant or Outback Guest Relations before traveling. A national headline, a missing reservation slot or a social-media rumor alone cannot confirm a local permanent closure.

Destaques

• Already closed: Ten Out West franchise locations were reported closed in Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada during October 11–25, 2026.
• Still operating: Bloomin’ Brands says Out West’s Chapter 11 filing has no immediate impact on the 61 restaurants it operated at the filing date.
• Check your restaurant: Use the official Outback location search by ZIP code, city or address, then confirm by phone.
• Next company update: Bloomin’ Brands scheduled its third-quarter 2026 earnings release for November 6, not November 5; future closure decisions cannot be presumed from the bankruptcy filing.

Which Outback Steakhouse locations closed in October 2026?

The following 10 addresses were identified in original reporting based on the franchisee’s court filing. They are reported past closures, not a list of restaurants scheduled to shut next. The company’s November 2 SEC filing describes the 61 restaurants that Out West continued to operate, but does not provide a public nationwide address-by-address closure list. If an address below is important to your travel or ordering plans, cross-check the Outback location directory and contact Guest Relations for the latest status.

Source for the individual addresses: Fast Company’s original review of the November 2 bankruptcy-court filings, including the motion to reject leases at closed restaurants. This list covers that October group, not every Outback closure nationwide or every restaurant that might close later.

How can I check if my local Outback Steakhouse is closing?

1. Open the official locator: Visit Outback Steakhouse’s Find a Location page and search your ZIP code or city and state. You can also browse its U.S. state directory.
2. Match the exact address: Compare the street number and city with your usual restaurant. Chains sometimes have multiple restaurants in the same city or metropolitan area, so the city name alone is not enough.
3. Check the individual listing: Look for a location page, store hours, contact number and available pickup or dining services. A missing listing is a reason to investigate, but not conclusive proof of a permanent closure; it can also reflect website updates or search problems.
4. Call before visiting or placing an order: Ask whether the restaurant is permanently closed, temporarily unavailable or operating with changed hours. If the direct number is unanswered or missing, use Outback’s official Contact Us page or the Guest Relations contact listed by Bloomin’ Brands.
5. Double-check conflicting information: Maps, third-party delivery apps and old search results can lag behind a closure. If one source says “permanently closed” while the official listing remains active, ask the restaurant or Guest Relations directly and retain any written response.

Quick rule: A verified closure notice naming the exact street address is stronger evidence than a general statement about “Outback closings.” Do not interpret unavailable online reservations, a full dining room, or a temporarily disabled pickup page as an announced shutdown.

Is Outback Steakhouse closing all 61 restaurants involved in the bankruptcy?

No such closure plan was announced in the SEC filing checked on November 5. Bloomin’ Brands’ Form 8-K filed November 2, 2026 identifies Out West as an independently owned operator of 61 Outback restaurants in the western United States. Out West entered Chapter 11 proceedings in Delaware and said it intended to continue normal restaurant operations while reorganizing and pursuing a sale. The separate 10 October closures had already occurred before that filing.

Bloomin’ Brands also entered into a proposed asset purchase agreement on November 1 to acquire substantially all of Out West’s assets. The filing sets a base cash purchase price of $26.3 million, subject to specified financing adjustments and assumed liabilities, and describes up to $5.5 million in proposed debtor-in-possession financing. The sale is subject to court approval and competing bids; the agreement states an outside closing date of January 31, 2027, unless extended. A proposed transaction is not proof that any individual restaurant will reopen, change ownership on a particular date, or shut down.

Why are Outback Steakhouse restaurants closing?

The October closures were tied to underperforming sites in the Out West franchise network, according to reporting on its lease-rejection motion. That issue is distinct from the parent company’s broader effort to improve performance at the Outback brand. Bloomin’ Brands said in its November 2025 turnaround announcement that it had completed 21 U.S. restaurant closures in October 2025 across its portfolio and planned not to renew 22 additional restaurant leases as they expired, mostly over the following four years. Those 2025 figures are not a list of 21 Outback-only closings in November 2026.

Bloomin’ Brands’ most recent published quarterly restaurant table available before its scheduled November 6 earnings announcement shows 659 U.S. Outback locations as of June 28, 2026, including 544 company-owned and 115 franchised restaurants. This historical snapshot does not identify the specific locations that closed later in 2026 and should not be presented as a live November 5 store count. Source: Bloomin’ Brands’ second-quarter 2026 financial results, Table Seven.

What happens to gift cards, rewards and existing reservations?

Gift cards: An individual restaurant closure does not automatically cancel the value on a brand-wide gift card. Bloomin’ Brands’ published gift-card terms say eligible cards can be redeemed at participating Bloomin’ Brands restaurants and online where supported, subject to exclusions. Cards do not expire or carry maintenance fees. You can check the balance through Bloomin’ Brands’ gift-card page or call 888-731-2610. The proposed Out West purchase includes certain unredeemed gift-card liabilities, but its completion is conditional.

Reservations and prepaid orders: If you reserved a table or placed an order at an affected address, contact that location or Outback Guest Relations directly with your confirmation number. Ask for written confirmation of any cancellation, refund or transfer to another restaurant. Do not assume that a nearby Outback will automatically honor an order made at a closed address.

Dine Rewards: Verify your points and any active rewards in your account. Outback’s official FAQ and support page provides account guidance and says points and rewards have separate expiration rules. Keep purchase receipts and account confirmation emails if you need assistance.

Will more Outback Steakhouse locations close in 2026?

Further openings, closings and ownership changes are possible as the company executes its turnaround and the franchisee’s Chapter 11 case proceeds. They are not confirmed future closures merely because a bankruptcy petition was filed. As of this verification, the reviewed corporate filings did not announce a new nationwide list of additional restaurants scheduled to close. Anyone circulating a longer list should identify a dated company statement, court document or verified local announcement for each address.

Bloomin’ Brands scheduled its fiscal third-quarter earnings release for Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00; 11:30 UTC), with an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST (13:00 UTC). These are announced future event times, not results already available on November 5. The Eastern United States returned to standard time on November 1, 2026. Source: Bloomin’ Brands’ October 16 earnings-call notice.

FAQ: Outback Steakhouse closures

Where is the official Outback Steakhouse closure list?

Outback offers an official directory of operating restaurant locations, not a guaranteed complete nationwide history of every closure. Check the exact address and confirm uncertain status with Guest Relations.

Does the Out West Chapter 11 filing mean my Outback is closing?

No. Bloomin’ Brands said the filing had no immediate operational impact on the 61 Out West restaurants still operating at the time. Ten other Out West sites had already closed during October 2026.

Can I still use an Outback gift card if my nearest store closes?

Generally, an eligible Bloomin’ Brands gift card can be used at participating restaurants under the card’s terms. Check official exclusions and redemption rules before visiting another location.