Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Out West Franchisee Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition On November 2, 2026, Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Out West Restaurant Group and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively “Out West”), an independently owned franchisee of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), operating 61 Outback Steakhouse restaurants in the western United States, filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Co…

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement The Company, Out West and Out West’s lenders had entered into the Amended and Restated Holistic Resolution Agreement on December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Resolution Agreement”), setting forth agreements among such parties with respect to deferral and forbearance of the parties’ rights with respect to prior payment defaults. The 2023 Resolution Agreement provides for automatic termination upon a bankruptcy filing and that all amounts owed to the Compan…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The information set forth under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On September 25, 2026, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC, as co-borrowers (each, a “Borrower” and together, the “Borrowers”), certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”). The New Credit Agreement amends and restates the Third Ame…

Regulation FD Disclosure On September 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the New Credit Agreement. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any document whether or not filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer — Jessica Mitory: Jessica Mitory resigned as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Michael Spanos: Compensatory retention grant approved for the CEO.

Director — Colleen Keating: The Board increased its size and appointed Colleen Keating as a new director.

The filing pertains to changes in the severance pay plan and equity award grants, not a management change.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On October 1, 2025, OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC (“OSI”), a subsidiary of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into eight interest rate swap agreements with eight counterparties (the “Swap Transactions”) to manage its exposure to fluctuations in variable interest rates. The Swap Transactions have an aggregate notional amount of $300 million and include 12 and 21-month tenors with the following terms: AGGREGATE NOTIONAL AMOUNT WEIGHTED AVERAGE FIXED INTEREST…

Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation — W. Michael Healy: Mr. Healy is departing the company with severance benefits.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect (CFO-Elect) — Eric Christel: Eric Christel was hired as CFO-Elect from The Campbell's Company.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure On February 20, 2025 , Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, following a comprehensive analysis of the appropriate team size and structure, it is implementing a workforce reduction at its Restaurant Support Center in Tampa, Florida. The reduction will impact approximately 100 employees across various operational units that support corporate administration and restaurant operations, or about 17% of the Restaurant Support Center team members, as of Febru…

Director — James Dinkins: The company appointed an experienced executive to the board and expanded its size.

EVP, President, Outback Steakhouse — Patrick Hafner: Patrick Hafner was promoted to EVP, President of Outback Steakhouse with increased compensation and equity awards.

Entry into A Material Definitive Agreement On November 6, 2024, Bloom Group Holdings, B.V., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Netherlands (the “Seller”) and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Quota Purchase Agreement and Other Covenants (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among Seller, Bloom Participações Ltda., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Federative Repub…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The filing describes an amended and restated severance pay plan, which is a routine corporate governance matter.