Bloomin’ Brands CEO Is Out

Bloomin’ Brands has announced a reshuffling of its executive suite, resulting in the removal of Elizabeth Smith as chief executive officer. In an SEC filing submitted Friday morning, the restaurant group, which owns Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, said Smith will transition to a new role as executive chairm