Press Release
February 23, 2023
ezCater and Bloomin’ Brands Expand Partnership to Bring All Restaurant Concepts to ezCater Marketplace
Expanded partnership brings customer-favorite brands, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill to workplaces nationwide
BOSTON – Feb. 23, 2023 – ezCater, the most trusted provider of corporate food solutions, and Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) announced today that they have expanded their partnership to bring all of the company’s restaurants onto ezCater’s corporate catering marketplace. Organizations nationwide can now order catering on ezCater.com from more than 1,000 Bloomin’ Brands restaurant locations, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback.
“Food for work is different. It’s complex and high stakes, and customers want variety,” said Mike O’Hanlon, Chief Partnerships Officer at ezCater. “That’s why we’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Bloomin’ Brands to bring even more of its restaurants to the ezCater marketplace. As food becomes even more integral to the workplace experience, the partnership’s growth is a testament to its success to date and how corporate catering programs can truly boost restaurant sales.”
ezCater has more than 100,000 restaurants and catering partners on its platform, from local independent restaurants to national chains. With its extensive expertise in corporate food solutions, ezCater helps its restaurant partners manage, analyze, and grow their catering businesses. To learn more about the ezCater Catering Growth Platform, visit www.ezcater.com/grow.
To place an order from one of Bloomin’ Brands restaurants, visit ezCater.com or order directly from Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, or Aussie Grill.
About ezCater
ezCater is the most trusted provider of corporate food solutions. With a network of 100,000 restaurants across the US on its platform, ezCater provides flexible and scalable food solutions for everything from recurring employee meals to one-off events such as sales calls and board meetings. ezCater is purpose-built for food for work and supported by best-in-class customer service, enabling companies to centralize and manage their food spend in a single, customizable platform. To explore corporate food solutions or place a catering order, visit www.ezcater.com.
About Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company has four founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The Company owns and operates approximately 1,450 restaurants in 47 states, Guam and 15 countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more information, please visit bloominbrands.com.
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