Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. filings document the reporting and governance record of a public casual dining restaurant company. Form 8-K disclosures include quarterly operating results, earnings exhibits, non-GAAP reconciliations, outlook commentary, restaurant impairment and closing-cost adjustments, restructuring activities and other material events tied to the company’s brand portfolio.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover director elections, board committee assignments, auditor ratification, advisory executive-compensation votes, equity incentive plans, severance arrangements and stockholder voting results. Compensation-related 8-K reports also describe retention grants, performance stock units, restricted stock units and restrictive-covenant terms under company compensation plans.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. reported an equity grant to its CEO and director Mike Spanos. On January 5, 2026, he received 308,642 restricted stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. These RSUs were granted in an original amount of 308,642 and vest in three equal annual installments, with a final vesting in 2029. Following this grant, he beneficially owned 154,439 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock directly.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. executive Philip J. Pace, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, reported an equity award on a Form 4. On January 5, 2026, he was granted 23,149 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with final vesting in 2029. Following this grant, he beneficially owns 23,149 RSUs and 37,709 shares of common stock, all held directly.
Bloomin' Brands executive Kelly Lefferts, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported a new equity award. On January 5, 2026, she received a grant of 46,297 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock upon vesting.
The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with final vesting in 2029. Following this grant, Lefferts directly beneficially owns 101,108 shares of Bloomin' Brands common stock, in addition to the 46,297 RSUs reported as derivative securities.
Bloomin' Brands executive Patrick M. Hafner received a grant of 115,741 restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 5, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Bloomin' Brands common stock when it vests. The grant vests in three equal annual installments, with final vesting in 2029, aligning his compensation with the company’s long-term performance. After this grant, he also holds 8,000 shares of common stock directly.
Bloomin' Brands updated its executive severance and compensation programs. The board's Compensation Committee approved a Second Amended and Restated Severance Pay Plan for salaried employees at Vice President level and above, which removes severance pay for terminations due to unsatisfactory performance or insufficient aptitude and adds outplacement services for eligible participants.
The Committee also approved special retention equity awards. CEO Michael Spanos will receive restricted stock units with a grant date value of $2,000,000, and Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Kelly Lefferts will receive restricted stock units valued at $300,000. These RSUs vest in equal installments over three years on each anniversary of a January 5, 2026 grant date, with continued vesting after a termination without cause conditioned on compliance with a one-year noncompetition agreement and other restrictive covenants.
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported an insider purchase. A director bought 1,500 shares of common stock on 11/11/2025 at $6.37 per share, reported on a Form 4. The transaction was coded “P” for an open‑market purchase and was made through an IRA.
Following the trade, the director’s indirect holdings in the IRA total 5,065.4826 shares. Separately, the filing lists 16,531 shares held directly. The filing notes the IRA ownership in the footnote: “Represents shares held in an IRA for the Reporting Person.”
Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) reported Q3 2025 results with total revenue of $928.8 million, up modestly from $910.0 million a year ago. The company posted a loss from operations of $36.4 million versus income of $8.6 million last year, driven by $33.2 million in impairments and closure costs tied to its 2025 Restaurant Closures program.
Net loss attributable to Bloomin’ Brands was $45.9 million compared to net income of $6.9 million last year. Year‑to‑date, revenue reached $3.0 billion and net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands was $21.7 million. Operating cash flow from continuing operations improved to $155.2 million year‑to‑date. The company ended the quarter with $66.5 million in cash and $962.2 million in long‑term debt, including $665.0 million drawn on its revolver and $300.0 million of 2029 notes; its 2025 notes were settled in May.
Bloomin’ Brands closed 21 U.S. restaurants and chose not to renew 22 leases; closures were completed in October with an estimated $5.0–$7.0 million in additional severance and closure charges expected in Q4. Following the Brazil sale, the company recorded an equity method loss of $3.4 million year‑to‑date and carried a $64.7 million investment; the second installment receivable was $139.6 million. In October, the Board suspended the dividend as part of its turnaround strategy.
Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 2025.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference except as specifically stated.
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported an insider equity transaction for its EVP, President of Bonefish Grill, reflecting RSU vesting and tax withholding.
On 11/01/2025, 4,861 shares of common stock were acquired at $0 upon the settlement of restricted stock units, and 1,913 shares were withheld at $6.83 to cover taxes. Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 58,588 shares directly. The filing notes that non‑vested RSU awards were accelerated effective November 1, 2025, immediately prior to the effectiveness of Mr. Graff’s termination as an officer.
The RSUs were originally granted on September 3, 2024 in the amount of 19,443, with a scheduled multi‑tranche vesting through 2026.
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) — Form 4 insider activity: The company’s EVP, Chief Commercial Officer reported RSU vesting and related share movements on 11/01/2025. A total of 4,018 shares were acquired upon RSU vesting at $0 per share (code M). To cover withholding taxes, 979 shares were disposed at $6.83 (code F).
Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 31,851 shares directly. Derivative holdings include 4,019 restricted stock units. The RSUs were originally granted on November 1, 2023 in the amount of 12,055, vesting in three equal annual installments with final vesting in 2026.