Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) 10-Q 3 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Apr. 28, 2016
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 27, 2016
Entity Registrant Name	Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		115,153,097
Entity Central Index Key	1,546,417
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-25
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2016		Dec. 27, 2015
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 128,834		$ 132,337
Current portion of restricted cash and cash equivalents	3,300		6,772
Inventories	74,355		80,704
Other current assets, net	94,187		198,831
Total current assets	300,676		418,644
Restricted cash	410		16,265
Property, fixtures and equipment, net	1,591,337		1,594,460
Goodwill	297,884		300,861
Intangible assets, net	541,444		546,837
Deferred income tax assets	7,656		7,631
Other assets, net	146,047		147,871
Total assets	2,885,454		3,032,569
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	217,044		193,116
Accrued and other current liabilities	193,083		206,611
Unearned revenue	279,596		382,586
Current portion of long-term debt, net	113,381	[1]	31,853
Total current liabilities	803,104		814,166
Deferred rent	145,712		139,758
Deferred income tax liabilities	51,910		53,546
Long-term debt, net	1,212,381		1,285,011
Other long-term liabilities, net	284,138		294,662
Total liabilities	$ 2,497,245		$ 2,587,143
Commitments and contingencies
Mezzanine Equity
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 21,007		$ 23,526
Bloomin’ Brands Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015	0		0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 475,000,000 shares authorized; 115,024,911 and 119,214,522 shares issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015, respectively	1,150		1,192
Additional paid-in capital	1,069,110		1,072,861
Accumulated deficit	(559,017)		(518,360)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(157,097)		(147,367)
Total Bloomin’ Brands stockholders’ equity	354,146		408,326
Noncontrolling interests	13,056		13,574
Total stockholders’ equity	367,202		421,900
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,885,454		$ 3,032,569
[1]	Subsequent to March 27, 2016, the Company made payments of $87.6 million and $44.5 million on its PRP Mortgage Loan and revolving credit facility, respectively, primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction. See Note 14 - Subsequent Events for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transaction.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Parenthetical - $ / shares	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Bloomin’ Brands Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, par per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	475,000,000	475,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	115,024,911	119,214,522
Common stock, shares outstanding	115,024,911	119,214,522

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Revenues
Restaurant sales	$ 1,158,052	$ 1,194,810
Other revenues	6,136	7,249
Total revenues	1,164,188	1,202,059
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales	375,288	387,468
Labor and other related	322,805	323,986
Other restaurant operating	253,571	264,038
Depreciation and amortization	47,651	46,486
General and administrative	75,025	73,247
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings	3,164	9,133
Total costs and expenses	1,077,504	1,104,358
Income from operations	86,684	97,701
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	(26,580)	0
Other expense, net	(19)	(1,147)
Interest expense, net	(12,875)	(13,198)
Income before provision for income taxes	47,210	83,356
Provision for income taxes	11,327	21,274
Net income	35,883	62,082
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,408	1,494
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	34,475	60,588
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,285)	(25,462)
Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax	(2,735)	(4,012)
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, net of tax	988	0
Comprehensive income	26,851	32,608
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,106	1,494
Comprehensive income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	$ 24,745	$ 31,114
Earnings per share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.48
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.47
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (shares)	117,930	125,302
Diluted (shares)	120,776	128,759
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.07	$ 0.06

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Accumulated deficit [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Non-controlling interests [Member]
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2014		125,950,000
Balance at Dec. 28, 2014	$ 556,449	$ 1,259	$ 1,085,627	$ (474,994)	$ (60,542)	$ 5,099
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	61,747			60,588		1,159
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(29,474)				(29,474)	0
Cash dividends declared, per common share	(7,423)		(7,423)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, shares		(2,759,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, value	(70,000)	$ (28)		(69,972)
Stock-based compensation	4,785		4,785
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	1,127		1,127
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of forfeitures and shares withheld for employee taxes, shares		581,000
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of forfeitures and shares withheld for employee taxes, value	2,972	$ 7	3,199	(234)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(1,448)					(1,448)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	112					112
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 29, 2015		123,772,000
Balance at Mar. 29, 2015	$ 518,847	$ 1,238	1,087,315	(484,612)	(90,016)	4,922
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 27, 2015	119,214,522	119,215,000
Balance at Dec. 27, 2015	$ 421,900	$ 1,192	1,072,861	(518,360)	(147,367)	13,574
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	35,572			34,475		1,097
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(8,380)				(8,386)	6
Cash dividends declared, per common share	$ (8,238)		(8,238)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, shares	(4,399,000)	(4,399,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, value	$ (75,000)	$ (44)		(74,956)
Stock-based compensation	5,890		5,890
Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	(838)		(838)
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of forfeitures and shares withheld for employee taxes, shares		209,000
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of forfeitures and shares withheld for employee taxes, value	(1,277)	$ 2	(1,103)	(176)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of tax	702		538			164
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(2,025)					(2,025)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	240					240
Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment from Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ (1,344)				(1,344)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 27, 2016	115,024,911	115,025,000
Balance at Mar. 27, 2016	$ 367,202	$ 1,150	$ 1,069,110	$ (559,017)	$ (157,097)	$ 13,056

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHA6

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Parenthetical $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)$ / shares
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, dividends per share | $ / shares	$ 0.07
Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Purchase of limited partnership interests, deferred tax effect | $	$ 522

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income	$ 35,883	$ 62,082
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	47,651	46,486
Amortization of deferred discounts and issuance costs	1,315	1,308
Amortization of capitalized gift card sales commissions	9,633	9,356
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings	3,164	9,133
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense	4,561	4,617
Deferred income tax expense	234	210
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	26,580	0
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(81)	(1,127)
Other non-cash items, net	(2,210)	(1,253)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in inventories	5,806	6,235
Decrease in other current assets	95,746	54,387
Decrease in other assets	2,424	3,562
Increase in accounts payable and accrued and other current liabilities	1,818	1,829
Increase in deferred rent	6,452	7,999
Decrease in unearned revenue	(102,963)	(104,680)
Decrease in other long-term liabilities	(5,288)	(4,182)
Net cash provided by operating activities	130,725	95,962
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Proceeds from disposal of property, fixtures and equipment	2	647
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions	8,459	0
Proceeds from sale of a business	0	7,798
Capital expenditures	(43,566)	(47,672)
Decrease in restricted cash	29,457	8,528
Increase in restricted cash	(10,128)	(8,268)
Other investments, net	(2,777)	(511)
Net cash used in investing activities	(18,553)	(39,478)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net	294,699	0
Defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	(478,906)	0
Repayments of long-term debt	(9,991)	(21,104)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities	308,500	131,000
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities	(133,000)	(115,000)
(Payment of taxes) proceeds from the exercise of share-based compensation	(1,101)	3,206
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(2,025)	(1,448)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	326	112
Purchase of limited partnership and noncontrolling interests	(4,828)	0
Repayments of partner deposits and accrued partner obligations	(4,975)	(6,000)
Repurchase of common stock	(75,176)	(70,234)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	81	1,127
Cash dividends paid on common stock	(8,238)	(7,423)
Net cash used in financing activities	(114,634)	(85,764)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,041)	(816)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(3,503)	(30,096)
Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the period	132,337	165,744
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the period	128,834	135,648
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	13,050	13,352
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	3,551	5,597
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Change in acquisition of property, fixtures and equipment included in accounts payable or capital lease liabilities	7,669	(469)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest included in accrued and other current liabilities	$ (2,249)	$ 0

Description of the Business and

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of business and basis of presentation	Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation Description of the Business - Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., through its subsidiaries (“Bloomin’ Brands” or the “Company”), owns and operates casual, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants. The Company’s restaurant portfolio has four concepts: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Additional Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill restaurants in which the Company has no direct investment are operated under franchise agreements. Basis of Presentation - The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented have been included and are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2015 . Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted - In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“the FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU No. 2016-09”). ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies several aspects related to the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-09 will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 will have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02: “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU No. 2016-02”). ASU No. 2016-02 requires the lease rights and obligations arising from lease contracts, including existing and new arrangements, to be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2019 and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU No. 2016-02 on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15: “Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU No. 2014-15”). ASU No. 2014-15 will explicitly require management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. The new standard is applicable for all entities and will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year 2016 annual reporting period. The Company does not expect ASU No. 2014-15 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 “Revenue Recognition (Topic 606), Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU No. 2014-09”). ASU No. 2014-09 provides a single source of guidance for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue recognition standards. Under ASU No. 2014-09, revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration an entity expects to receive for the transfer of goods and services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB agreed to delay the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, the new guidance will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2018 and is applied retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company has not selected a transition method and is evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Recent accounting guidance not discussed above is not applicable, did not have, or is not expected to have a material impact to the Company. Reclassifications - The Company reclassified certain items in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for prior periods to be comparable with the classification for the current period. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income.

Impairment, Disposals and Exit

Impairment, Disposals and Exit Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Impairments and Disposals [Abstract]
Impairments, disposals and exit costs	Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs The components of Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings are as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Impairment losses U.S. $ — $ 1,295 Total impairment losses $ — $ 1,295 Restaurant closure expenses U.S. $ 3,628 $ 1,434 International (464 ) 6,404 Total restaurant closure expenses $ 3,164 $ 7,838 Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 3,164 $ 9,133 Bonefish Restructuring - On February 12, 2016 , the Company decided to close 14 Bonefish restaurants (“Bonefish Restructuring”). The Company expects to substantially complete these restaurant closings through the first quarter of 2019 . In connection with the Bonefish Restructuring, the Company recognized pre-tax restaurant and other closing costs of approximately $3.6 million during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 , which were recorded within the U.S. segment. The Company currently expects to incur additional charges of approximately $2.9 million to $5.5 million over the next five years , including costs associated with lease obligations, employee terminations and other closure related obligations. Following is a summary of estimated pre-tax expense by type: ESTIMATED EXPENSE (dollars in millions) Lease related liabilities, net of subleases $ 2.5 to $ 4.5 Employee severance and other obligations $ 0.4 to $ 1.0 Total future cash expenditures of $11.1 million to $13.4 million , primarily related to lease liabilities, are expected to occur through October 2024 . Restaurant Closure Initiatives - During 2014, the Company decided to close 36 underperforming international locations, primarily in South Korea (the “International Restaurant Closure Initiative”). In connection with the International Restaurant Closure Initiative, the Company incurred pre-tax restaurant and other closing costs of ($0.5) million and $6.4 million during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 , respectively, which were recorded within the International segment. The Company does not expect to incur material future charges or cash expenditures associated with the International Restaurant Closure Initiative. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company completed an assessment of its domestic restaurant base and decided to close 22 underperforming domestic locations (the “Domestic Restaurant Closure Initiative”). Pre-tax restaurant and other closing costs of $1.3 million were incurred during the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2015 , in connection with the Domestic Restaurant Closure Initiative, which were recorded within the U.S. segment. Following is a summary of expenses related to the Domestic and International Restaurant Closure Initiatives and the Bonefish Restructuring recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (dollars in thousands): DESCRIPTION LOCATION OF CHARGE IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Facility closure and other expenses Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 3,111 $ 7,741 Severance and other expenses General and administrative 598 1,327 Reversal of deferred rent liability Other restaurant operating (1,925 ) (198 ) $ 1,784 $ 8,870 The following table summarizes the Company’s accrual activity related to facility closure and other costs, primarily associated with the Bonefish Restructuring and Domestic and International Restaurant Closure Initiatives, during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, Beginning of the period $ 5,699 Charges 3,164 Cash payments (2,291 ) Adjustments (62 ) End of the period (1) $ 6,510 ________________ (1) As of March 27, 2016 , the Company had exit-related accruals of $2.3 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $4.2 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share	Earnings Per Share The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (in thousands, except per share data) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 34,475 $ 60,588 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 117,930 125,302 Effect of diluted securities: Stock options 2,653 3,221 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 188 230 Nonvested performance-based share units 5 6 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 120,776 128,759 Basic earnings per share $ 0.29 $ 0.48 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.29 $ 0.47 Dilutive securities outstanding not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect was antidilutive were as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Stock options 4,224 2,122 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 393 61

Stock-based Compensation and De

Stock-based Compensation and Deferred Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based and deferred compensation plans	Stock-based and Deferred Compensation Plans Stock-based Compensation Plans Equity Compensation Plans - On April 22, 2016, the Company’s shareholders approved the Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2016 Incentive Plan”). Upon approval of the 2016 Incentive Plan, no further awards will be granted under the Company’s previous equity compensation plans. Existing awards under previous plans continue to vest in accordance with the original vesting schedule and will expire at the end of their original term. The 2016 Incentive Plan permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards and other cash-based or stock-based awards to Company management, other key employees, consultants and directors. After shareholder approval, the maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Plan was 5,410,177 . Performance-based Share Units - During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016, the Company granted performance-based share units to certain employees which vest after three years. The number of units that vest is determined at the end of the three year vesting period based on the achievement of certain Company performance criteria as set forth in the award agreement and may range from zero to 200% of the target grant. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Stock options $ 2,718 $ 2,427 Restricted stock and restricted stock units 2,044 1,409 Performance-based share units 885 749 $ 5,647 $ 4,585 During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 , the Company made grants to its employees of 2.7 million stock options, 0.8 million time-based restricted stock units and 0.4 million performance-based share units. Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the weighted-average fair value of option awards granted were as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 27, Assumptions: Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (1) 1.3 % Dividend yield (2) 1.6 % Expected term (3) 6.1 years Weighted-average volatility (4) 35.2 % Weighted-average grant date fair value per option $ 5.21 ________________ (1) Risk-free rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the contractual life of the option. (2) Dividend yield is the level of dividends expected to be paid on the Company’s common stock over the expected term of the option. (3) Expected term represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding. The simplified method of estimating the expected term is used since the Company does not have significant historical exercise experience for its stock options. (4) Volatility is based on the historical volatilities of the Company’s stock and the stock of comparable peer companies. The following represents unrecognized stock compensation expense and the remaining weighted-average vesting period as of March 27, 2016 : UNRECOGNIZED REMAINING WEIGHTED-AVERAGE VESTING PERIOD Stock options $ 31,131 2.8 Restricted stock and restricted stock units $ 28,877 3.2 Performance-based share units $ 5,540 2.0

Other Current Assets, Net

Other Current Assets, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Other Current Assets, Net [Abstract]
Other current assets, net	Other Current Assets, Net Other current assets, net, consisted of the following: (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, DECEMBER 27, Prepaid expenses $ 24,548 $ 30,373 Accounts receivable - gift cards, net 18,287 115,926 Accounts receivable - vendors, net 8,976 10,310 Accounts receivable - franchisees, net 2,309 1,149 Accounts receivable - other, net 22,647 21,158 Other current assets, net 17,420 19,915 $ 94,187 $ 198,831

Long-term Debt, Net

Long-term Debt, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt, net	Long-term Debt, Net Following is a summary of outstanding long-term debt: MARCH 27, 2016 DECEMBER 27, 2015 (dollars in thousands) OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE Senior Secured Credit Facility: Term loan A (1) $ 273,750 2.43 % $ 277,500 2.26 % Term loan A-1 148,125 2.40 % 150,000 2.34 % Revolving credit facility (1)(2) 607,500 2.42 % 432,000 2.29 % Total Senior Secured Credit Facility $ 1,029,375 $ 859,500 PRP Mortgage Loan (2) $ 300,000 2.90 % $ — — % 2012 CMBS loan: First mortgage loan (1) $ — — % $ 289,588 4.13 % First mezzanine loan — — % 84,028 9.00 % Second mezzanine loan — — % 85,353 11.25 % Total 2012 CMBS loan $ — $ 458,969 Capital lease obligations $ 2,521 $ 2,632 Other long-term debt 1,890 0.73% to 7.60% 2,292 0.73% to 7.60% Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (8,024 ) (6,529 ) $ 1,325,762 $ 1,316,864 Less: current portion of long-term debt, net (2) (113,381 ) (31,853 ) Long-term debt, net $ 1,212,381 $ 1,285,011 ________________ (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period. (2) Subsequent to March 27, 2016 , the Company made payments of $87.6 million and $44.5 million on its PRP Mortgage Loan and revolving credit facility, respectively, primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction. See Note 14 - Subsequent Events for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transaction. PRP Mortgage Loan - On February 11, 2016 , New Private Restaurant Partners, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“PRP”), as borrower, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lender (the “Lender”), entered into a loan agreement (the “PRP Mortgage Loan”), pursuant to which PRP borrowed $300.0 million . The PRP Mortgage Loan has an initial maturity date of February 11, 2018 (the “Initial Maturity”) with an option to extend the Initial Maturity for one twelve -month extension period (the “Extension”) provided that certain conditions are satisfied. The PRP Mortgage Loan is collateralized by certain properties owned by PRP (“Collateral Properties”). PRP has also made negative pledges with respect to certain properties (“Unencumbered Properties”). The proceeds of the PRP Mortgage Loan were used, together with borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility, to prepay a portion, and fully defease the remainder, of the 2012 CMBS loan. In connection with the defeasance, the Company recognized a loss of $26.6 million during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016. Following the defeasance of the 2012 CMBS loan, $19.3 million of restricted cash was released. The PRP Mortgage Loan bears interest, payable monthly, at a variable rate equal to 250 basis points above the seven-day LIBOR , subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The PRP Mortgage Loan permits the Company to refinance or sell the Collateral Properties and the Unencumbered Properties, subject to certain terms and conditions, including that specified release proceeds are applied against the outstanding loan balance. If the PRP Mortgage Loan balance exceeds $210.0 million on March 1, 2017 or $160.0 million on September 1, 2017 , PRP’s rental income is required to be applied against the outstanding loan balance. The PRP Mortgage Loan repayment schedule, including the Extension, is as follows (dollars in thousands): PAYMENT DATE INITIAL MATURITY EXTENSION February 28, 2017 (1) $ 90,000 $ 90,000 August 31, 2017 50,000 50,000 February 11, 2018 160,000 50,000 August 31, 2018 — 50,000 February 11, 2019 — 60,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 ____________________ (1) Subsequent to March 27, 2016 , the Company made a payment of $87.6 million on our PRP Mortgage Loan primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction. The Company intends to fund payment of the PRP Mortgage Loan with proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions of the Company’s real estate portfolio. Deferred Financing Fees - During the first quarter of 2016, the Company deferred $5.3 million of financing costs incurred in connection with the PRP Mortgage Loan. The deferred financing costs are included in Long-term debt, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Debt Covenants - As of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The Company consolidates subsidiaries in Brazil and China, each of which have noncontrolling interests that are permitted to deliver subsidiary shares in exchange for cash at a future date. The following table presents a rollforward of Redeemable noncontrolling interests during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Balance, beginning of period $ 23,526 $ 24,733 Net income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests 311 336 Foreign currency translation attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests (652 ) — Purchase of and contributions by Redeemable noncontrolling interests (3,522 ) — Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment to the controlling interest 1,344 — Balance, end of period $ 21,007 $ 25,069 Brazil Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - In February 2016, certain former equity holders of PGS Consultoria e Serviços Ltda. (the “Brazil Joint Venture”) exercised options to sell their remaining interests to the Company for $2.2 million . This transaction resulted in a reduction of $3.6 million of Mezzanine equity and an increase of $1.4 million of Additional paid-in capital during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 . As a result of the option exercise, the Company now owns 91.29% of the Brazil Joint Venture. Various call and put options related to the Brazil Joint Venture remain through 2018, subject to acceleration in certain circumstances.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity	Stockholders’ Equity Share Repurchases - In August 2015, the Board of Directors (“the Board”) approved a share repurchase program (the “2015 Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $100.0 million of its outstanding common stock. The Board canceled the remaining $30.0 million of authorization under the 2015 Share Repurchase Program and approved a new $250.0 million authorization (the “2016 Share Repurchase Program”) on February 12, 2016. The 2016 Share Repurchase Program will expire on August 12, 2017 . Following is a summary of the shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase programs: NUMBER OF SHARES AVERAGE REPURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE AMOUNT Thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 4,399 $ 17.05 $ 75,000 Dividends - The Company declared and paid dividends per share during the period presented as follows: DIVIDENDS AMOUNT Thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 $ 0.07 $ 8,238 In April 2016, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on May 19, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 6, 2016 . Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interests - During the first quarter of 2016, the Company purchased the remaining partnership interests in certain of the Company’s limited partnerships for two Outback Steakhouse restaurants for an aggregate purchase price of $1.2 million . These transactions resulted in a reduction of $0.8 million , net of tax, in Additional paid-in capital in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 . The following table sets forth the effect of the acquisition of the limited partnership interests on stockholders’ equity attributable to Bloomin’ Brands for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 : NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BLOOMIN’ BRANDS AND TRANSFERS TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, 2016 Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 34,475 Transfers to noncontrolling interests: Decrease in Bloomin’ Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests (820 ) Change from net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands and transfers to noncontrolling interests $ 33,655 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Following are the components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”): (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, DECEMBER 27, Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (149,159 ) $ (141,176 ) Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax (7,938 ) (6,191 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (157,097 ) $ (147,367 ) Following are the components of Other comprehensive (loss) income during the periods presented: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (6,639 ) $ (25,462 ) Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment from Redeemable noncontrolling (1,344 ) — Total foreign currency translation adjustment $ (7,983 ) $ (25,462 ) Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax (1) $ (2,735 ) $ (4,012 ) Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, net of tax (2) 988 — Total unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax $ (1,747 ) $ (4,012 ) Other comprehensive loss attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. $ (9,730 ) $ (29,474 ) Non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 6 $ — Other comprehensive income attributable to Non-controlling interests $ 6 $ — Redeemable non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (652 ) $ — Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment to controlling interests 1,344 — Total foreign currency translation adjustment $ 692 $ — Other comprehensive income attributable to Redeemable non-controlling interests $ 692 $ — ________________ (1) Amounts attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are net of tax benefits of $1.7 million and $2.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 , respectively. (2) Amounts attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are net of tax benefits of $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 .

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative instruments and hedging activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Interest Rate Risk - The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources and duration of its debt funding and through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps. Currency Exchange Rate Risk - The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk arising from transactions and balances denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company may use foreign currency forward contracts to manage certain foreign currency exposures. DESIGNATED HEDGES Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk - On September 9, 2014 , the Company entered into variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements with eight counterparties to hedge a portion of the cash flows of the Company’s variable rate debt. The swap agreements have an aggregate notional amount of $400.0 million , a start date of June 30, 2015 , and mature on May 16, 2019 . Under the terms of the swap agreements, the Company pays a weighted-average fixed rate of 2.02% on the $400.0 million notional amount and receives payments from the counterparty based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps, which have been designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, are recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and are classified based on the instruments’ maturity dates. Fair value changes in the interest rate swaps are recognized in AOCL for all effective portions. Balances in AOCL are subsequently reclassified to earnings in the same period that the hedged interest payments affect earnings. The Company estimates $5.5 million will be reclassified to interest expense over the next twelve months. The following table presents the fair value, accrued interest and classification of the Company’s interest rate swaps: (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, DECEMBER 27, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION Interest rate swaps - liability $ 5,178 $ 5,142 Accrued and other current liabilities Interest rate swaps - liability 7,826 5,007 Other long-term liabilities, net Total fair value of derivative instruments (1) $ 13,004 $ 10,149 Accrued interest $ 492 $ 556 Accrued and other current liabilities ____________________ (1) See Note 10 - Fair Value Measurements for fair value discussion of the interest rate swaps. The following table summarizes the effects of the interest rate swap on Net income for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, Interest rate swap expense recognized in Interest expense, net (1) $ (1,614 ) Income tax benefit recognized in Provision for income taxes 626 Total effects of the interest rate swaps on Net income $ (988 ) ____________________ (1) During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 , the Company did not recognize any gain or loss as a result of hedge ineffectiveness. The Company records its derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross balance basis. The Company’s derivatives are subject to master netting arrangements. As of March 27, 2016 , the Company did not have more than one derivative between the same counterparties and as such, there was no netting. By utilizing the interest rate swaps, the Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event that the counterparty fails to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. To mitigate this risk, the Company enters into derivative contracts with major financial institutions based upon credit ratings and other factors. The Company continually assesses the creditworthiness of its counterparties. As of March 27, 2016 , all counterparties to the interest rate swaps had performed in accordance with their contractual obligations. The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where the Company could be declared in default on its derivative obligations if the repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to the Company’s default on indebtedness. As of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, was $13.8 million and $10.9 million , respectively. As of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , the Company has not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $13.8 million and $10.9 million , respectively. NON-DESIGNATED HEDGES Non-deliverable Foreign Currency Forward Contracts - The Company has entered into non-deliverable foreign currency forward contracts to partially offset the foreign currency exchange gains and losses generated by the remeasurement of certain assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. As of March 27, 2016 , the Company had $69.0 million of outstanding notional amounts relating to its foreign currency forward contracts. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are subject to master netting arrangements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value measurements	Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, or the exit price, in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value is categorized into one of following three levels based on the lowest level of significant input: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 Observable inputs available at measurement date other than quoted prices included in Level 1 Level 3 Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis - The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 : MARCH 27, 2016 DECEMBER 27, 2015 (dollars in thousands) TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Assets: Cash equivalents: Fixed income funds $ 14,941 $ 14,941 $ — $ 6,333 $ 6,333 $ — Money market funds 7,780 7,780 — 7,168 7,168 — Restricted cash equivalents: Fixed income funds 801 801 — 551 551 — Money market funds 2,499 2,499 — 2,681 2,681 — Other current assets, net: Derivative instruments - foreign currency forward contracts — — — 59 — 59 Total asset recurring fair value measurements $ 26,021 $ 26,021 $ — $ 16,792 $ 16,733 $ 59 Liabilities: Accrued and other current liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps $ 5,178 $ — $ 5,178 $ 5,142 $ — $ 5,142 Derivative instruments - commodities 594 — 594 583 — 583 Derivative instruments - foreign currency forward contracts 25 — 25 703 — 703 Other long-term liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps 7,826 — 7,826 5,007 — 5,007 Total liability recurring fair value measurements $ 13,623 $ — $ 13,623 $ 11,435 $ — $ 11,435 Fair value of each class of financial instrument is determined based on the following: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS Fixed income funds and Money market funds Carrying value approximates fair value because maturities are less than three months. Derivative instruments The Company’s derivative instruments include interest rate swaps, foreign currency forward contracts and commodities. Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads. The foreign currency forwards are valued by comparing the contracted forward exchange rate to the current market exchange rate. Key inputs for the valuation of the foreign currency forwards are spot rates, foreign currency forward rates, and the interest rate curve of the domestic currency. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. As of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015, the Company has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis - Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to property, fixtures and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when carrying value exceeds fair value. The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a nonrecurring basis: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 29, 2015 (dollars in thousands) CARRYING VALUE (1) TOTAL Assets held for sale $ 1,564 $ 171 Property, fixtures and equipment 950 1,124 $ 2,514 $ 1,295 ________________ (1) Carrying value approximates fair value with all assets measured using Level 2 inputs. A third-party market appraisal (Level 2) and a purchase contract (Level 2) were used to estimate the fair value. There were no impaired assets for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 . Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company’s non-derivative financial instruments as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 consist of cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and current and long-term debt. The fair values of cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets due to their short duration. Debt is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair value of debt for disclosure purposes. The following table includes the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt by hierarchy level as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 : MARCH 27, 2016 DECEMBER 27, 2015 FAIR VALUE FAIR VALUE (dollars in thousands) CARRYING VALUE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CARRYING VALUE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Senior Secured Credit Facility: Term loan A $ 273,750 $ 272,723 $ — $ 277,500 $ 276,459 $ — Term loan A-1 148,125 147,570 — 150,000 149,438 — Revolving credit facility 607,500 603,703 — 432,000 429,300 — PRP Mortgage Loan 300,000 — 300,000 — — — 2012 CMBS loan: Mortgage loan — — — 289,588 — 293,222 First mezzanine loan — — — 84,028 — 83,608 Second mezzanine loan — — — 85,353 — 85,780 Other notes payable 529 — 520 931 — 918 Fair value of debt is determined based on the following: DEBT FACILITY METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS Senior Secured Credit Facility Quoted market prices in inactive markets. PRP Mortgage Loan Assumptions derived from current conditions in the real estate and credit markets, changes in the underlying collateral and expectations of management. CMBS loan Assumptions derived from current conditions in the real estate and credit markets, changes in the underlying collateral and expectations of management. Other notes payable Discounted cash flow approach. Discounted cash flow inputs primarily include cost of debt rates which are used to derive the present value factors for the determination of fair value.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	Income Taxes The effective income tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 was 24.0% compared to 25.5% for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2015 . The net decrease in the effective income tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 was primarily due to a change in the blend of taxable income across the Company’s domestic and international subsidiaries.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation and Other Matters - The Company had $4.7 million and $4.5 million of liability recorded for various legal matters as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 , respectively. During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 , the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.2 million , respectively, in Other restaurant operating in its Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for legal settlements. On October 4, 2013, two then-current employees (the “Nevada Plaintiffs”) filed a purported collective action lawsuit against the Company, OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC (“OSI”), and two of its subsidiaries in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada (Cardoza, et al. v. Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., et al., Case No.: 2:13-cv-01820-JAD-NJK). The complaint alleges violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act by requiring employees to work off the clock, complete on-line training without pay, and attend meetings in the restaurant without pay. The nationwide collective action permitted all hourly employees in all Outback Steakhouse restaurants to join. The suit seeks an unspecified amount in back pay for the employees that joined the lawsuit, an equal amount in liquidated damages, costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees. The Nevada Plaintiffs also filed a companion lawsuit in Nevada state court alleging that the Company violated the state break time rules. In November 2015, the Company reached a tentative settlement agreement resolving all claims and the cost of class administration for $3.2 million . The parties submitted the settlement to the Court for approval in February 2016 and received conditional approval on April 11, 2016. The parties are proceeding with the class notice and administration process before seeking final approval from the Court. In addition, the Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and liabilities, such as liquor liability, sexual harassment and slip and fall cases, which arise in the ordinary course of business and are generally covered by insurance if they exceed specified retention or deductible amounts. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to those actions will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations and cash flows.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment reporting	Segment Reporting The Company has two reportable segments, U.S. and International, which reflects how the Company manages its business, reviews operating performance and allocates resources. The U.S. segment includes all brands operating in the U.S. while brands operating outside the U.S. are included in the International segment. Resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), whom the Company has determined to be its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). Following is a summary of reporting segments: SEGMENT CONCEPT GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION U.S. Outback Steakhouse United States of America, including Puerto Rico Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar International Outback Steakhouse (1) Brazil, South Korea, Hong Kong, China Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Abbraccio) Brazil ________________ (1) Includes international franchise locations in 18 countries and Guam. Segment accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2015 . Revenues for all segments include only transactions with customers and include no intersegment revenues. Excluded from net income from operations for U.S. and International are certain legal and corporate costs not directly related to the performance of the segments, interest and other expenses related to the Company’s credit agreements and derivative instruments, certain stock-based compensation expenses and certain bonus expenses. Prior to 2016, certain insurance expenses were not allocated to the Company’s concepts as these expenses were reviewed and evaluated on a Company-wide basis and therefore, these costs were excluded from segment restaurant-level operating margin and income from operations. In 2016, the Company’s management changed how insurance expenses related to its restaurants are reviewed and now considers those costs when evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s concepts. Accordingly, the Company has recast all prior period segment information to reflect this change. The following table is a summary of Total revenue by segment: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Total revenues U.S. $ 1,043,779 $ 1,062,014 International 120,409 140,045 Total revenues $ 1,164,188 $ 1,202,059 The following table is a reconciliation of Segment income from operations to Income before provision for income taxes : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Segment income from operations U.S. (1) $ 117,839 $ 128,268 International 11,349 8,879 Total segment income from operations 129,188 137,147 Unallocated corporate operating expense (1) (42,504 ) (39,446 ) Total income from operations 86,684 97,701 Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt (26,580 ) — Other expense, net (19 ) (1,147 ) Interest expense, net (12,875 ) (13,198 ) Income before provision for income taxes $ 47,210 $ 83,356 _________________ (1) During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recast its segment reporting to reflect changes made in how it evaluates insurance costs. The following table is a summary of Depreciation and amortization expense by segment: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Depreciation and amortization U.S. $ 38,202 $ 36,716 International 6,547 6,837 Corporate 2,902 2,933 Total depreciation and amortization $ 47,651 $ 46,486

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent events	Subsequent Events Subsequent to March 27, 2016, the Company entered into a sale-leaseback transaction with a third-party in which the Company sold 41 restaurant properties at fair market value for gross proceeds of $141.4 million . The Company then simultaneously leased these properties under a master lease.

Description of the Business a22

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of presentation, policy	Basis of Presentation - The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented have been included and are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2015 .
New accounting pronouncements, policy	Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted - In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“the FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU No. 2016-09”). ASU No. 2016-09 simplifies several aspects related to the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-09 will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09 will have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02: “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU No. 2016-02”). ASU No. 2016-02 requires the lease rights and obligations arising from lease contracts, including existing and new arrangements, to be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2019 and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU No. 2016-02 on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15: “Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU No. 2014-15”). ASU No. 2014-15 will explicitly require management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. The new standard is applicable for all entities and will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year 2016 annual reporting period. The Company does not expect ASU No. 2014-15 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 “Revenue Recognition (Topic 606), Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU No. 2014-09”). ASU No. 2014-09 provides a single source of guidance for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue recognition standards. Under ASU No. 2014-09, revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration an entity expects to receive for the transfer of goods and services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB agreed to delay the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, the new guidance will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2018 and is applied retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company has not selected a transition method and is evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Recent accounting guidance not discussed above is not applicable, did not have, or is not expected to have a material impact to the Company.
Reclassification, policy	Reclassifications - The Company reclassified certain items in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for prior periods to be comparable with the classification for the current period. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income.

Impairment, Disposals and Exi23

Impairment, Disposals and Exit Costs Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings	The components of Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings are as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Impairment losses U.S. $ — $ 1,295 Total impairment losses $ — $ 1,295 Restaurant closure expenses U.S. $ 3,628 $ 1,434 International (464 ) 6,404 Total restaurant closure expenses $ 3,164 $ 7,838 Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 3,164 $ 9,133
Schedule of restructuring reserve by type of cost, facility closure and other costs	The following table summarizes the Company’s accrual activity related to facility closure and other costs, primarily associated with the Bonefish Restructuring and Domestic and International Restaurant Closure Initiatives, during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, Beginning of the period $ 5,699 Charges 3,164 Cash payments (2,291 ) Adjustments (62 ) End of the period (1) $ 6,510 ________________ (1) As of March 27, 2016 , the Company had exit-related accruals of $2.3 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $4.2 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net.
Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and related costs, Bonefish Grill Restructuring	Following is a summary of estimated pre-tax expense by type: ESTIMATED EXPENSE (dollars in millions) Lease related liabilities, net of subleases $ 2.5 to $ 4.5 Employee severance and other obligations $ 0.4 to $ 1.0
Restructuring and Restaurant Closure Initiatives [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairments and disposals, restructuring and restaurant closure initiatives	Following is a summary of expenses related to the Domestic and International Restaurant Closure Initiatives and the Bonefish Restructuring recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (dollars in thousands): DESCRIPTION LOCATION OF CHARGE IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Facility closure and other expenses Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 3,111 $ 7,741 Severance and other expenses General and administrative 598 1,327 Reversal of deferred rent liability Other restaurant operating (1,925 ) (198 ) $ 1,784 $ 8,870

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted	The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (in thousands, except per share data) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 34,475 $ 60,588 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 117,930 125,302 Effect of diluted securities: Stock options 2,653 3,221 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 188 230 Nonvested performance-based share units 5 6 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 120,776 128,759 Basic earnings per share $ 0.29 $ 0.48 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.29 $ 0.47
Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	Dilutive securities outstanding not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect was antidilutive were as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Stock options 4,224 2,122 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 393 61

Stock-based Compensation and 25

Stock-based Compensation and Deferred Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements, allocation of share-based compensation costs by plan	The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Stock options $ 2,718 $ 2,427 Restricted stock and restricted stock units 2,044 1,409 Performance-based share units 885 749 $ 5,647 $ 4,585
Schedule of share-based payment award, stock options, valuation assumptions	Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the weighted-average fair value of option awards granted were as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 27, Assumptions: Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (1) 1.3 % Dividend yield (2) 1.6 % Expected term (3) 6.1 years Weighted-average volatility (4) 35.2 % Weighted-average grant date fair value per option $ 5.21 ________________ (1) Risk-free rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the contractual life of the option. (2) Dividend yield is the level of dividends expected to be paid on the Company’s common stock over the expected term of the option. (3) Expected term represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding. The simplified method of estimating the expected term is used since the Company does not have significant historical exercise experience for its stock options. (4) Volatility is based on the historical volatilities of the Company’s stock and the stock of comparable peer companies.
Schedule of unrecognized compensation cost, nonvested awards	The following represents unrecognized stock compensation expense and the remaining weighted-average vesting period as of March 27, 2016 : UNRECOGNIZED REMAINING WEIGHTED-AVERAGE VESTING PERIOD Stock options $ 31,131 2.8 Restricted stock and restricted stock units $ 28,877 3.2 Performance-based share units $ 5,540 2.0

Other Current Assets, Net (Tabl

Other Current Assets, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Other Current Assets, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of other current assets	Other current assets, net, consisted of the following: (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, DECEMBER 27, Prepaid expenses $ 24,548 $ 30,373 Accounts receivable - gift cards, net 18,287 115,926 Accounts receivable - vendors, net 8,976 10,310 Accounts receivable - franchisees, net 2,309 1,149 Accounts receivable - other, net 22,647 21,158 Other current assets, net 17,420 19,915 $ 94,187 $ 198,831

Long-term Debt, Net (Tables)

Long-term Debt, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt, net	Following is a summary of outstanding long-term debt: MARCH 27, 2016 DECEMBER 27, 2015 (dollars in thousands) OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE Senior Secured Credit Facility: Term loan A (1) $ 273,750 2.43 % $ 277,500 2.26 % Term loan A-1 148,125 2.40 % 150,000 2.34 % Revolving credit facility (1)(2) 607,500 2.42 % 432,000 2.29 % Total Senior Secured Credit Facility $ 1,029,375 $ 859,500 PRP Mortgage Loan (2) $ 300,000 2.90 % $ — — % 2012 CMBS loan: First mortgage loan (1) $ — — % $ 289,588 4.13 % First mezzanine loan — — % 84,028 9.00 % Second mezzanine loan — — % 85,353 11.25 % Total 2012 CMBS loan $ — $ 458,969 Capital lease obligations $ 2,521 $ 2,632 Other long-term debt 1,890 0.73% to 7.60% 2,292 0.73% to 7.60% Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (8,024 ) (6,529 ) $ 1,325,762 $ 1,316,864 Less: current portion of long-term debt, net (2) (113,381 ) (31,853 ) Long-term debt, net $ 1,212,381 $ 1,285,011 ________________ (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period. (2) Subsequent to March 27, 2016 , the Company made payments of $87.6 million and $44.5 million on its PRP Mortgage Loan and revolving credit facility, respectively, primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction. See Note 14 - Subsequent Events for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transaction.
PRP Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of required amortization payments	The PRP Mortgage Loan repayment schedule, including the Extension, is as follows (dollars in thousands): PAYMENT DATE INITIAL MATURITY EXTENSION February 28, 2017 (1) $ 90,000 $ 90,000 August 31, 2017 50,000 50,000 February 11, 2018 160,000 50,000 August 31, 2018 — 50,000 February 11, 2019 — 60,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 ____________________ (1) Subsequent to March 27, 2016 , the Company made a payment of $87.6 million on our PRP Mortgage Loan primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int28

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	The following table presents a rollforward of Redeemable noncontrolling interests during the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Balance, beginning of period $ 23,526 $ 24,733 Net income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests 311 336 Foreign currency translation attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests (652 ) — Purchase of and contributions by Redeemable noncontrolling interests (3,522 ) — Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment to the controlling interest 1,344 — Balance, end of period $ 21,007 $ 25,069

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Schedule of repurchases of common stock	Following is a summary of the shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase programs: NUMBER OF SHARES AVERAGE REPURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE AMOUNT Thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 4,399 $ 17.05 $ 75,000
Dividends declared and paid	The Company declared and paid dividends per share during the period presented as follows: DIVIDENDS AMOUNT Thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 $ 0.07 $ 8,238
Consolidation, less than wholly owned subsidiary, parent ownership interest, effects of changes, net	The following table sets forth the effect of the acquisition of the limited partnership interests on stockholders’ equity attributable to Bloomin’ Brands for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 : NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO BLOOMIN’ BRANDS AND TRANSFERS TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, 2016 Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 34,475 Transfers to noncontrolling interests: Decrease in Bloomin’ Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests (820 ) Change from net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands and transfers to noncontrolling interests $ 33,655
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss	Following are the components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”): (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, DECEMBER 27, Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (149,159 ) $ (141,176 ) Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax (7,938 ) (6,191 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (157,097 ) $ (147,367 )
Comprehensive income (loss)	Following are the components of Other comprehensive (loss) income during the periods presented: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (6,639 ) $ (25,462 ) Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment from Redeemable noncontrolling (1,344 ) — Total foreign currency translation adjustment $ (7,983 ) $ (25,462 ) Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax (1) $ (2,735 ) $ (4,012 ) Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, net of tax (2) 988 — Total unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax $ (1,747 ) $ (4,012 ) Other comprehensive loss attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. $ (9,730 ) $ (29,474 ) Non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 6 $ — Other comprehensive income attributable to Non-controlling interests $ 6 $ — Redeemable non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (652 ) $ — Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment to controlling interests 1,344 — Total foreign currency translation adjustment $ 692 $ — Other comprehensive income attributable to Redeemable non-controlling interests $ 692 $ — ________________ (1) Amounts attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are net of tax benefits of $1.7 million and $2.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 , respectively. (2) Amounts attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are net of tax benefits of $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 .

Derivative Instruments and He30

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of derivative instruments in statement of financial position, fair value	The following table presents the fair value, accrued interest and classification of the Company’s interest rate swaps: (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, DECEMBER 27, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION Interest rate swaps - liability $ 5,178 $ 5,142 Accrued and other current liabilities Interest rate swaps - liability 7,826 5,007 Other long-term liabilities, net Total fair value of derivative instruments (1) $ 13,004 $ 10,149 Accrued interest $ 492 $ 556 Accrued and other current liabilities ____________________ (1) See Note 10 - Fair Value Measurements for fair value discussion of the interest rate swaps.
Schedule of derivatives instruments statements of financial performance and financial position, location	The following table summarizes the effects of the interest rate swap on Net income for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, Interest rate swap expense recognized in Interest expense, net (1) $ (1,614 ) Income tax benefit recognized in Provision for income taxes 626 Total effects of the interest rate swaps on Net income $ (988 ) ____________________ (1) During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015 , the Company did not recognize any gain or loss as a result of hedge ineffectiveness.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value measurements, recurring and nonrecurring, valuation techniques	Fair value is categorized into one of following three levels based on the lowest level of significant input: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 Observable inputs available at measurement date other than quoted prices included in Level 1 Level 3 Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 : MARCH 27, 2016 DECEMBER 27, 2015 (dollars in thousands) TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Assets: Cash equivalents: Fixed income funds $ 14,941 $ 14,941 $ — $ 6,333 $ 6,333 $ — Money market funds 7,780 7,780 — 7,168 7,168 — Restricted cash equivalents: Fixed income funds 801 801 — 551 551 — Money market funds 2,499 2,499 — 2,681 2,681 — Other current assets, net: Derivative instruments - foreign currency forward contracts — — — 59 — 59 Total asset recurring fair value measurements $ 26,021 $ 26,021 $ — $ 16,792 $ 16,733 $ 59 Liabilities: Accrued and other current liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps $ 5,178 $ — $ 5,178 $ 5,142 $ — $ 5,142 Derivative instruments - commodities 594 — 594 583 — 583 Derivative instruments - foreign currency forward contracts 25 — 25 703 — 703 Other long-term liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps 7,826 — 7,826 5,007 — 5,007 Total liability recurring fair value measurements $ 13,623 $ — $ 13,623 $ 11,435 $ — $ 11,435
Fair value, assets measured on recurring basis, methods and assumptions	Fair value of each class of financial instrument is determined based on the following: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS Fixed income funds and Money market funds Carrying value approximates fair value because maturities are less than three months. Derivative instruments The Company’s derivative instruments include interest rate swaps, foreign currency forward contracts and commodities. Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads. The foreign currency forwards are valued by comparing the contracted forward exchange rate to the current market exchange rate. Key inputs for the valuation of the foreign currency forwards are spot rates, foreign currency forward rates, and the interest rate curve of the domestic currency. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. As of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015, the Company has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives.
Fair value, assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis	The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a nonrecurring basis: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 29, 2015 (dollars in thousands) CARRYING VALUE (1) TOTAL Assets held for sale $ 1,564 $ 171 Property, fixtures and equipment 950 1,124 $ 2,514 $ 1,295 ________________ (1) Carrying value approximates fair value with all assets measured using Level 2 inputs. A third-party market appraisal (Level 2) and a purchase contract (Level 2) were used to estimate the fair value. There were no impaired assets for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 .
Schedule of carrying value and fair value of senior secured credit facilities, CMBS loan and other unsecured debt	The following table includes the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt by hierarchy level as of March 27, 2016 and December 27, 2015 : MARCH 27, 2016 DECEMBER 27, 2015 FAIR VALUE FAIR VALUE (dollars in thousands) CARRYING VALUE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CARRYING VALUE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Senior Secured Credit Facility: Term loan A $ 273,750 $ 272,723 $ — $ 277,500 $ 276,459 $ — Term loan A-1 148,125 147,570 — 150,000 149,438 — Revolving credit facility 607,500 603,703 — 432,000 429,300 — PRP Mortgage Loan 300,000 — 300,000 — — — 2012 CMBS loan: Mortgage loan — — — 289,588 — 293,222 First mezzanine loan — — — 84,028 — 83,608 Second mezzanine loan — — — 85,353 — 85,780 Other notes payable 529 — 520 931 — 918
Fair value, financial instruments measured on nonrecurring basis, valuation techniques	Fair value of debt is determined based on the following: DEBT FACILITY METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS Senior Secured Credit Facility Quoted market prices in inactive markets. PRP Mortgage Loan Assumptions derived from current conditions in the real estate and credit markets, changes in the underlying collateral and expectations of management. CMBS loan Assumptions derived from current conditions in the real estate and credit markets, changes in the underlying collateral and expectations of management. Other notes payable Discounted cash flow approach. Discounted cash flow inputs primarily include cost of debt rates which are used to derive the present value factors for the determination of fair value.

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment	Following is a summary of reporting segments: SEGMENT CONCEPT GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION U.S. Outback Steakhouse United States of America, including Puerto Rico Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar International Outback Steakhouse (1) Brazil, South Korea, Hong Kong, China Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Abbraccio) Brazil ________________ (1) Includes international franchise locations in 18 countries and Guam.
Reconciliation of revenue from segments to consolidated	The following table is a summary of Total revenue by segment: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Total revenues U.S. $ 1,043,779 $ 1,062,014 International 120,409 140,045 Total revenues $ 1,164,188 $ 1,202,059
Reconciliation of operating profit (loss) from segments to consolidated	The following table is a reconciliation of Segment income from operations to Income before provision for income taxes : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Segment income from operations U.S. (1) $ 117,839 $ 128,268 International 11,349 8,879 Total segment income from operations 129,188 137,147 Unallocated corporate operating expense (1) (42,504 ) (39,446 ) Total income from operations 86,684 97,701 Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt (26,580 ) — Other expense, net (19 ) (1,147 ) Interest expense, net (12,875 ) (13,198 ) Income before provision for income taxes $ 47,210 $ 83,356 _________________ (1) During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recast its segment reporting to reflect changes made in how it evaluates insurance costs.
Reconciliation of segment depreciation and amortization	The following table is a summary of Depreciation and amortization expense by segment: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, MARCH 29, Depreciation and amortization U.S. $ 38,202 $ 36,716 International 6,547 6,837 Corporate 2,902 2,933 Total depreciation and amortization $ 47,651 $ 46,486

Description of the Business a33

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business (Details)	Mar. 27, 2016restraurant_concept
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of restaurant concepts in portfolio	4

Impairments, Disposals and Exit

Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs (Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings	$ 3,164	$ 9,133
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment losses	0	1,295
Restaurant closure expenses	3,164	7,838
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | U.S. segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment losses	0	1,295
Restaurant closure expenses	3,628	1,434
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | International segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restaurant closure expenses	$ (464)	$ 6,404

Impairment, Disposals and Exi35

Impairment, Disposals and Exit Costs Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs (Bonefish Restructuring) (Details) - Bonefish Restructuring [Member] - Disposal Group, not discontinued operations [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)locations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | locations	14
Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Lease expiration date, Bonefish Grill Restructuring	Oct. 31, 2024
Minimum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Bonefish Grill Restructuring, expected future costs	$ 2.9
Minimum [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Bonefish Grill Restructuring, expected future costs	2.5
Effect on future cash flows, amount	11.1
Minimum [Member] | Other restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Bonefish Grill Restructuring, expected future costs	0.4
Maximum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Bonefish Grill Restructuring, expected future costs	5.5
Maximum [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Bonefish Grill Restructuring, expected future costs	4.5
Effect on future cash flows, amount	13.4
Maximum [Member] | Other restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Bonefish Grill Restructuring, expected future costs	1
U.S. segment [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 3.6

Impairments, Disposals and Ex36

Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs (Restaurant closure initiatives-Narrative) (Details) - Disposal Group, not discontinued operations [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014locations	Dec. 31, 2013locations
International Restaurant Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | locations			36
International Restaurant Closure Initiative [Member] | International segment [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring costs | $	$ (0.5)	$ 6.4
Domestic Restaurant Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | locations				22
Domestic Restaurant Closure Initiative [Member] | U.S. segment [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring costs | $		$ 1.3

Impairments, Disposals and Ex37

Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs (Restaurant closure initiative-Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 3,164
Restructuring and Restaurant Closure Initiatives [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1,784	$ 8,870
Restructuring and Restaurant Closure Initiatives [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	3,111	7,741
Restructuring and Restaurant Closure Initiatives [Member] | General and administrative expense [Member] | Employee severance [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	598	1,327
Restructuring and Restaurant Closure Initiatives [Member] | Other restaurant operating [Member] | Contract termination [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring, reversal of deferred rent liabilities	$ (1,925)	$ (198)

Impairments, Disposals and Ex38

Impairments, Disposals and Exit Costs (Lease liability rollforward) (Details) - Facility closing [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve beginning of period	$ 5,699
Restructuring charges	3,164
Payments for restructuring	(2,291)
Restructuring reserve, translation adjustment	(62)
Restructuring reserve end of period	6,510	[1]
Accrued and other current liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, current	2,300
Other long-term liabilities, net [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, noncurrent	$ 4,200
[1]	As of March 27, 2016, the Company had exit-related accruals of $2.3 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $4.2 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net.

Earnings Per Share (Basic and D

Earnings Per Share (Basic and Diluted EPS) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	$ 34,475	$ 60,588
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	117,930	125,302
Effect of diluted securities:
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	120,776	128,759
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.29	$ 0.48
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.29	$ 0.47
Stock options [Member]
Effect of diluted securities:
Dilutive shares	2,653	3,221
Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member]
Effect of diluted securities:
Dilutive shares	188	230
Non-vested performance-based share units [Member]
Effect of diluted securities:
Dilutive shares	5	6

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutiv

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutive Securities) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Stock options [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities not included in the computation of earnings per share	4,224	2,122
Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities not included in the computation of earnings per share	393	61

Stock-based Compensation and 41

Stock-based Compensation and Deferred Compensation Plans (Stock-based compensation expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 5,647	$ 4,585
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 2,718	2,427
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, gross	2,700,000
Restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 2,044	1,409
Performance-based share units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period	3 years
Compensation expense	$ 885	$ 749
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period	400,000
Restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period	800,000
Minimum [Member] | Performance-based share units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Performance-based share units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage	200.00%
Common stock [Member] | 2016 Incentive plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares authorized	5,410,177

Stock-based Compensation and 42

Stock-based Compensation and Deferred Compensation Plans (Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the weighted-average fair value of option awards granted) (Details) - Stock compensation plan [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.30%	[1]
Dividend yield	1.60%	[2]
Expected term	6 years 1 month 3 days	[3]
Weighted-average volatility	35.20%	[4]
Weighted-average grant date fair value per option	$ 5.21
[1]	Risk-free rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the contractual life of the option.
[2]	Dividend yield is the level of dividends expected to be paid on the Company’s common stock over the expected term of the option.
[3]	Expected term represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding. The simplified method of estimating the expected term is used since the Company does not have significant historical exercise experience for its stock options.
[4]	Volatility is based on the historical volatilities of the Company’s stock and the stock of comparable peer companies.

Stock-based Compensation and 43

Stock-based Compensation and Deferred Compensation Plans (Unrecognized stock compensation expense and the remaining weighted-average vesting period) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation not yet recognized, stock options	$ 31,131
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 9 months 2 days
Restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options	$ 28,877
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	3 years 2 months 18 days
Performance-based share units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options	$ 5,540
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 10 days

Other Current Assets, Net (Deta

Other Current Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses	$ 24,548	$ 30,373
Other current assets, net	17,420	19,915
Total other current assets, net	94,187	198,831
Accounts receivable - gift cards [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	18,287	115,926
Accounts receivable - vendors, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	8,976	10,310
Accounts receivable - franchisees, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	2,309	1,149
Accounts receivable - other, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 22,647	$ 21,158

Long-term Debt, net (Schedule o

Long-term Debt, net (Schedule of Long-term Debt, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		May. 03, 2016	Mar. 27, 2016		Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 27, 2015
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease obligations			$ 2,521			$ 2,632
Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs			(8,024)			(6,529)
Total debt and capital lease obligations			1,325,762			1,316,864
Current portion of long-term debt			(113,381)	[1]		(31,853)
Long-term debt, net			1,212,381			1,285,011
Repayments of lines of credit			133,000		$ 115,000
Subsequent event [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of lines of credit		$ 44,500
2012 CMBS loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			0			458,969
Secured debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			1,029,375			859,500
Secured debt [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 273,750			$ 277,500
Secured debt [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member] | Weighted average [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end	[2]		2.43%			2.26%
Secured debt [Member] | Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 148,125			$ 150,000
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end			2.40%			2.34%
Secured debt [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding			$ 607,500	[1]		$ 432,000
Secured debt [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Weighted average [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end	[2]		2.42%			2.29%
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 300,000	[1]		$ 0
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end			2.90%			0.00%
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Subsequent event [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt		$ 87,600
Mortgage [Member] | First mortgage loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 0			$ 289,588
Mortgage [Member] | First mortgage loan [Member] | Weighted average [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end	[2]		0.00%			4.13%
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | First mezzanine loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 0			$ 84,028
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end			0.00%			9.00%
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | Second mezzanine loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 0			$ 85,353
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end			0.00%			11.25%
Unsecured debt [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Other long-term debt, noncurrent			$ 1,890			$ 2,292
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage rate range, minimum			0.73%			0.73%
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage rate range, maximum			7.60%			7.60%
[1]	Subsequent to March 27, 2016, the Company made payments of $87.6 million and $44.5 million on its PRP Mortgage Loan and revolving credit facility, respectively, primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction. See Note 14 - Subsequent Events for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transaction.
[2]	Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period.

Long-term Debt, net (PRP Mortga

Long-term Debt, net (PRP Mortgage) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Feb. 11, 2016	May. 03, 2016	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt				$ (26,580)	$ 0
Decrease in restricted cash				29,457	$ 8,528
PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Long-term debt [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, gross				$ 5,300
2012 CMBS loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Decrease in restricted cash		$ 19,300
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, issuance date		Feb. 11, 2016
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 300,000
Debt instrument, maturity date		Feb. 11, 2018
Debt instrument, principal payment extension period		12 months
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		$ 300,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Subsequent event [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt			$ 87,600
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maturity, February 28, 2017 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal	[1]	90,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Extension maturity, February 28, 2017 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal	[1]	90,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maturity, August 31, 2017 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		50,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Extension maturity, August 31, 2017 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		50,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maturity, February 11, 2018 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		160,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Extension maturity, February 28, 2018 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		50,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maturity, August 31, 2018 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		0
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Extension maturity, August 31, 2018 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		50,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maturity, February 11, 2019 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		0
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Extension maturity, February 11, 2019 [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal		$ 60,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate		2.50%
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis		seven-day LIBOR
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Debt instrument, redemption, period one [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, restrictive covenants, balance threshold for required principal repayment from rent revenues		$ 210,000
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Debt instrument, redemption, period two [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, restrictive covenants, balance threshold for required principal repayment from rent revenues		160,000
Mortgage [Member] | 2012 CMBS loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt		$ 26,600
[1]	Subsequent to March 27, 2016, the Company made a payment of $87.6 million on our PRP Mortgage Loan primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int47

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 23,526
Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment upon sale or purchase of noncontrolling interests	1,344
Balance, end of period	21,007
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	23,526	$ 24,733
Net income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests	311	336
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(652)	0
Purchase of Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(3,522)	0
Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment upon sale or purchase of noncontrolling interests	1,344	0
Balance, end of period	$ 21,007	$ 25,069

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int48

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Acquisitions) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	$ (702)
Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	(538)
Brazilian Joint Venture [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase of noncontrolling interests, purchase price	2,200
Purchase of Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 3,600
Brazilian Joint Venture [Member] | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, step acquisition, equity interest in acquiree, including subsequent acquisition, percentage	91.29%
Brazilian Joint Venture [Member] | Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	$ 1,400

Stockholders' Equity (Share Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Share Repurchase) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Feb. 12, 2016	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares		4,399
Stock repurchased program, average price paid, per share		$ 17.05
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value		$ 75,000	$ 70,000
2015 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount				$ 100,000
Stock repurchase program, authorized repurchase amount canceled	$ 30,000
2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 250,000
Stock repurchase program expiration date	Aug. 12, 2017

Stockholders' Equity (Dividend)

Stockholders' Equity (Dividend) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 22, 2016	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid		$ 0.07
Dividends, common stock, cash		$ 8,238	$ 7,423
Common stock, dividends per share		$ 0.07	$ 0.06
Subsequent event [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends per share	$ 0.07
Dividends payable, date to be paid	May 19, 2016
Dividends payable, date of record	May 6, 2016

Stockholders' Equity (Acquisiti

Stockholders' Equity (Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2014restaurant
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	$ (702)
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	34,475	$ 60,588
Change from net income attributable to Bloomin' Brands and transfers to noncontrolling interests	33,655
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	(820)
Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	(538)
Additional paid-in capital [Member] | Limited Partnerships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Decrease in Bloomin' Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests	800
Outback Steakhouse [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of restaurant limited partnership interests acquired | restaurant			2
Payments to acquire limited partnership interests	$ 1,200

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (157,097)	$ (147,367)
Accumulated translation adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(149,159)	(141,176)
Accumulated net loss from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (7,938)	$ (6,191)

Stockholders' Equity (Other Com

Stockholders' Equity (Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 27, 2016		Mar. 29, 2015
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment upon sale or purchase of noncontrolling interests		$ 1,344
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment, net of tax		(7,285)		$ (25,462)
Unrealized losses on derivatives		(2,735)		(4,012)
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, net of tax		988		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(8,380)		(29,474)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives arising during period, tax		1,700		2,600
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, tax expense (benefit)		600
Parent [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, attributable to parent		(6,639)		(25,462)
Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment upon sale or purchase of noncontrolling interests		(1,344)		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment, net of tax		(7,983)		(25,462)
Unrealized losses on derivatives	[1]	(2,735)		(4,012)
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, net of tax		988	[2]	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		(1,747)		(4,012)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		(9,730)		(29,474)
Non-controlling interests [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation gain (loss) arising during period, net of tax		6		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		6		0
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Reallocation of foreign currency translation adjustment upon sale or purchase of noncontrolling interests		1,344		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation adjustment, net of tax		692		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation gain (loss) arising during period, net of tax		(652)		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		$ 692		$ 0
[1]	Amounts attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are net of tax benefits of $1.7 million and $2.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively.
[2]	Amounts attributable to Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. are net of tax benefits of $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016.

Derivative Instruments and He54

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk) (Details) - Interest rate swap [Member] - Designated as hedging instrument [Member] $ in Millions	Sep. 09, 2014USD ($)counterparties	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, inception date	Sep. 9, 2014
Derivative agreements, number of counterparties | counterparties	8
Derivative, notional amount	$ 400
Derivative, effective date	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative, maturity date	May 16, 2019
Derivative, average fixed interest rate	2.02%
Interest expense [Member] | Scenario, forecast [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instruments, reclassification from AOCI to income, next twelve months, estimated		$ 5.5
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, variable interest rate	30-day LIBOR

Derivative Instruments and He55

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair value and classification of interest rate swaps) (Details) - Interest rate swap [Member] - Designated as hedging instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, interest rate swaps, liabilities, fair value	[1]	$ 13,004	$ 10,149
Accrued and other current liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, interest rate swaps, liabilities, fair value		5,178	5,142
Accrued interest expense, interest rate swaps		492	556
Other long-term liabilities, net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, interest rate swaps, liabilities, fair value		$ 7,826	$ 5,007
[1]	See Note 10 - Fair Value Measurements for fair value discussion of the interest rate swaps.

Derivative Instruments and He56

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Effects of the interest rate swap on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)counterparties	Mar. 29, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 09, 2014USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Income tax benefit in Provision for income taxes		$ 600
Total effects of interest rate swaps on Net income		(988)	$ 0
Interest rate swap [Member] | Designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Total effects of interest rate swaps on Net income		(988)
Derivative, net hedge ineffectiveness gain (loss)		$ 0	$ 0
Number of derivatives with each counterparty | counterparties		1
Derivative, net liability position, aggregate fair value		$ 13,800		$ 10,900
Derivative, termination value		13,800		$ 10,900
Derivative, notional amount					$ 400,000
Interest rate swap [Member] | Designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Interest expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate swap expense recognized in Interest expense, net	[1]	(1,614)
Interest rate swap [Member] | Designated as hedging instrument [Member] | Income tax expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Income tax benefit in Provision for income taxes		626
Foreign exchange forward [Member] | Not designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount		$ 69,000
[1]	During the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016 and March 29, 2015, the Company did not recognize any gain or loss as a result of hedge ineffectiveness.

Fair Value Measurements (Fair v

Fair Value Measurements (Fair value measurements on a recurring basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015
Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	$ 26,021	$ 16,733
Liabilities at fair value	0	0
Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	0	59
Liabilities at fair value	13,623	11,435
Reported value measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	26,021	16,792
Liabilities at fair value	13,623	11,435
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Other current assets [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative asset, current	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Other long-term liabilities, net [Member] | Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, noncurrent	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Fixed income funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	14,941	6,333
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	801	551
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	7,780	7,168
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	2,499	2,681
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Other current assets [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative asset, current	0	59
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	25	703
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	5,178	5,142
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	594	583
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Other long-term liabilities, net [Member] | Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, noncurrent	7,826	5,007
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Fixed income funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	0	0
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	0	0
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Other current assets [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative asset, current	0	59
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Foreign exchange forward [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	25	703
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	5,178	5,142
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	594	583
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Other long-term liabilities, net [Member] | Interest rate swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative liability, noncurrent	7,826	5,007
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Fixed income funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	14,941	6,333
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	801	551
Fair value, measurements, recurring [Member] | Reported value measurement [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	7,780	7,168
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	$ 2,499	$ 2,681

Fair Value Measurements (Fair58

Fair Value Measurements (Fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total impairment losses		$ 0	$ 1,295
Fair value, measurements, nonrecurring [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total impairment losses		$ 0	1,295
Fair value, measurements, nonrecurring [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | Disposal group, held-for-sale, not discontinued operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of			171
Fair value, measurements, nonrecurring [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, fixtures and equipment, impairment			1,124
Assets measured with impairment, year-to-date [Member] | Disposal group, held-for-sale, not discontinued operations [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring			1,564
Assets measured with impairment, year-to-date [Member] | Property, plant and equipment [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring			950
Reported value measurement [Member] | Assets measured with impairment, year-to-date [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring			2,514
Reported value measurement [Member] | Assets measured with impairment, year-to-date [Member] | Disposal group, held-for-sale, not discontinued operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring	[1]		1,564
Reported value measurement [Member] | Assets measured with impairment, year-to-date [Member] | Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring	[1]		$ 950
[1]	Carrying value approximates fair value with all assets measured using Level 2 inputs. A third-party market appraisal (Level 2) and a purchase contract (Level 2) were used to estimate the fair value. There were no impaired assets for the thirteen weeks ended March 27, 2016.

Fair Value Measurements (Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying value and fair value of debt by hierarchy level) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2016		Dec. 27, 2015
2012 CMBS loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 0		$ 458,969
Secured debt [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	273,750		277,500
Secured debt [Member] | Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	148,125		150,000
Secured debt [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	607,500	[1]	432,000
Secured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	272,723		276,459
Secured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	147,570		149,438
Secured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	603,703		429,300
Secured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Secured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | Term Loan A-1 Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Secured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	300,000	[1]	0
Mortgage [Member] | 2012 CMBS first mortgage loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0		289,588
Mortgage [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Mortgage [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | 2012 CMBS first mortgage loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Mortgage [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | PRP Mortgage Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	300,000		0
Mortgage [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | 2012 CMBS first mortgage loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		293,222
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | First mezzanine loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0		84,028
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | Second mezzanine loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0		85,353
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | First mezzanine loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Second mezzanine loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | First mezzanine loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		83,608
Mezzanine mortgage debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | Second mezzanine loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	0		85,780
Unsecured debt [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other notes payable	529		931
Unsecured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, fair value disclosure	0		0
Unsecured debt [Member] | Fair value, inputs, level 3 [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, fair value disclosure	$ 520		$ 918
[1]	Subsequent to March 27, 2016, the Company made payments of $87.6 million and $44.5 million on its PRP Mortgage Loan and revolving credit facility, respectively, primarily with proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction. See Note 14 - Subsequent Events for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transaction.

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	24.00%	25.50%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 04, 2013USD ($)subsidiariesemployee	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 29, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability		$ 4.7		$ 4.5
Litigation settlement, expense		$ 0.3	$ 0.2
Pending litigation [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount	$ 3.2
Pending litigation [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency, number of defendants | subsidiaries	2
Pending litigation [Member] | Employee [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of employees party to lawsuit | employee	2

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)franchisee	Mar. 29, 2015USD ($)
Segment reporting information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	2
Revenues	$ 1,164,188	$ 1,202,059
International segment [Member]
Segment reporting information [Line Items]
Revenues	120,409	$ 140,045
Intersegment eliminations [Member]
Segment reporting information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 0
Franchised units [Member] | International segment [Member]
Segment reporting information [Line Items]
Number of countries in which entity operates | franchisee	18

Segment Reporting (Revenue by S

Segment Reporting (Revenue by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,164,188	$ 1,202,059
U.S. segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,043,779	1,062,014
International segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 120,409	$ 140,045

Segment Reporting (Income from

Segment Reporting (Income from Operations Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations		$ 86,684	$ 97,701
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt		(26,580)	0
Other expense, net		(19)	(1,147)
Interest expense, net		(12,875)	(13,198)
Income before provision for income taxes		47,210	83,356
Operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations		129,188	137,147
Corporate, non-segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	[1]	(42,504)	(39,446)
U.S. segment [Member] | Operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	[1]	117,839	128,268
International segment [Member] | Operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations		$ 11,349	$ 8,879
[1]	During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recast its segment reporting to reflect changes made in how it evaluates insurance costs.

Segment Reporting (Depreciation

Segment Reporting (Depreciation and Amortization by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 47,651	$ 46,486
Operating segments [Member] | U.S. segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	38,202	36,716
Operating segments [Member] | International segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	6,547	6,837
Corporate, non-segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 2,902	$ 2,933

Subsequent Events (Text) (Detai

Subsequent Events (Text) (Details) - Subsequent event [Member] $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	May. 03, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2016locations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transaction | $	$ 141.4
REIT Master Lease [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of restaurant properties sold and leased back | locations		41