Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) 10-Q 2 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Apr. 27, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 26, 2017
Entity Registrant Name	Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		100,232,042
Entity Central Index Key	1,546,417
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 26, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 98,383	$ 127,176
Current portion of restricted cash and cash equivalents	805	7,886
Inventories	52,262	65,231
Other current assets, net	89,850	190,226
Total current assets	241,300	390,519
Restricted cash	0	1,124
Long-term portion of assets held for sale	36,402	803
Property, fixtures and equipment, net	1,194,969	1,237,148
Goodwill	316,498	310,055
Intangible assets, net	535,313	535,523
Deferred income tax assets	56,104	38,764
Other assets, net	130,390	128,343
Total assets	2,510,976	2,642,279
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	197,629	195,371
Accrued and other current liabilities	216,322	204,415
Unearned revenue	284,081	388,543
Current portion of long-term debt	48,756	35,079
Total current liabilities	746,788	823,408
Deferred rent	146,882	151,130
Deferred income tax liabilities	17,407	16,709
Long-term liabilities held for sale	12,792	0
Long-term debt, net	953,620	1,054,406
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions, net	186,131	181,696
Other long-term liabilities, net	227,711	219,030
Total liabilities	2,291,331	2,446,379
Commitments and contingencies
Mezzanine Equity
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	497	547
Bloomin’ Brands Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 475,000,000 shares authorized; 101,480,260 and 103,922,110 shares issued and outstanding as of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016, respectively	1,015	1,039
Additional paid-in capital	1,077,473	1,079,583
Accumulated deficit	(781,673)	(786,780)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(89,681)	(111,143)
Total Bloomin’ Brands stockholders’ equity	207,134	182,699
Noncontrolling interests	12,014	12,654
Total stockholders’ equity	219,148	195,353
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,510,976	$ 2,642,279

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Parenthetical - $ / shares	Mar. 26, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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	101,480,260	103,922,110
Common stock, shares outstanding	101,480,260	103,922,110

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Revenues
Restaurant sales	$ 1,135,488	$ 1,158,052
Franchise and other revenues	8,335	6,136
Total revenues	1,143,823	1,164,188
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales	364,748	375,288
Labor and other related	324,398	322,805
Other restaurant operating	247,940	253,571
Depreciation and amortization	46,590	47,651
General and administrative	71,941	75,025
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings	19,076	3,164
Total costs and expenses	1,074,693	1,077,504
Income from operations	69,130	86,684
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	0	(26,580)
Other expense, net	(51)	(19)
Interest expense, net	(9,141)	(12,875)
Income before provision for income taxes	59,938	47,210
Provision for income taxes	15,015	11,327
Net income	44,923	35,883
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,013	1,408
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	43,910	34,475
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	20,489	(7,285)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax	101	(2,735)
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax	784	988
Comprehensive income	66,297	26,851
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	925	2,106
Comprehensive income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	$ 65,372	$ 24,745
Earnings per share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.43	$ 0.29
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.29
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (shares)	103,074	117,930
Diluted (shares)	106,413	120,776
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.08	$ 0.07

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. 27, 2015			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 income (loss), net of tax		(9,724)				(9,730)	6
Cash dividends declared, per common share		(8,238)		(8,238)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, shares			(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, shares	[1]		209,000
Common stock issued under stock plans, value	[1]	(1,277)	$ 2	(1,103)	(176)
Purchase of noncontrolling and limited partnership interests, net of tax		702		538			164
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		(2,025)					(2,025)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		240					240
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 27, 2016			115,025,000
Balance at Mar. 27, 2016		367,202	$ 1,150	1,069,110	(559,017)	(157,097)	13,056
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative-effect from a change in accounting principle		$ 14,364			14,364
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2016		103,922,110	103,922,000
Balance at Dec. 25, 2016		$ 195,353	$ 1,039	1,079,583	(786,780)	(111,143)	12,654
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income		44,978			43,910		1,068
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		21,369				21,462	(93)
Cash dividends declared, per common share		$ (8,254)		(8,254)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, shares		(2,887,000)	(2,887,000)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, value		$ (53,053)	$ (29)		(53,024)
Stock-based compensation		5,990		5,990
Common stock issued under stock plans, shares	[1]		445,000
Common stock issued under stock plans, value	[1]	87	$ 5	225	(143)
Purchase of noncontrolling and limited partnership interests, net of tax		(12)		(71)			59
Distributions to noncontrolling interests		(2,013)					(2,013)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests		$ 339					339
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 26, 2017		101,480,260	101,480,000
Balance at Mar. 26, 2017		$ 219,148	$ 1,015	$ 1,077,473	$ (781,673)	$ (89,681)	$ 12,014
[1]	Net of forfeitures and shares withheld for employee taxes.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHA6

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Common stock, dividends per share	$ 0.08	$ 0.07
Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Purchase of limited partnership interests, deferred tax effect	$ 45	$ 522

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income	$ 44,923	$ 35,883
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	46,590	47,651
Amortization of deferred discounts and issuance costs	1,004	1,315
Amortization of deferred gift card sales commissions	7,902	9,633
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings	19,076	3,164
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense	6,672	4,561
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	(794)	234
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	0	26,580
Recognition of deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions	(2,897)	(551)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	0	(81)
Other non-cash items, net	683	(1,659)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease in inventories	11,747	5,806
Decrease in other current assets	96,930	95,746
(Increase) decrease in other assets	(1,328)	2,424
Increase in accounts payable and accrued and other current liabilities	10,493	1,818
(Decrease) increase in deferred rent	(1,150)	6,452
Decrease in unearned revenue	(104,519)	(102,963)
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities	865	(5,288)
Net cash provided by operating activities	136,197	130,725
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Proceeds from disposal of property, fixtures and equipment	3	2
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions, net	38,776	8,459
Capital expenditures	(58,237)	(43,566)
Decrease in restricted cash	14,079	29,457
Increase in restricted cash	(5,873)	(10,128)
Other investments, net	(1,123)	(2,777)
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,375)	(18,553)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net	0	294,699
Defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	0	(478,906)
Repayments of long-term debt	(42,878)	(9,991)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities, net	115,500	308,500
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities	(160,500)	(133,000)
Proceeds from failed sale-leaseback transactions, net	5,942	0
Proceeds (payment of taxes) from the exercise of share-based compensation	230	(1,101)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(2,013)	(2,025)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	339	326
Purchase of limited partnership and noncontrolling interests	(3,158)	(4,828)
Repayments of partner deposits and accrued partner obligations	(6,367)	(4,975)
Repurchase of common stock	(53,196)	(75,176)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	0	81
Cash dividends paid on common stock	(8,254)	(8,238)
Net cash used in financing activities	(154,355)	(114,634)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	1,740	(1,041)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(28,793)	(3,503)
Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the period	127,176	132,337
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the period	98,383	128,834
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	8,334	13,050
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	4,906	3,551
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	(4,139)	7,669
Purchase of noncontrolling interest included in accrued and other current liabilities	$ 0	$ (2,249)

Description of the Business and

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of the 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. Each of the Company’s concepts has additional restaurants in which it has no direct investment and 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 fair financial statement presentation 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 25, 2016 . Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards - Effective December 26, 2016, the Company adopted 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. Upon adoption, the Company made an accounting policy election to recognize forfeitures as they occur. Using the modified retrospective transition method required under the standard, the Company recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2016-09 of $14.4 million for previously unrecognized excess tax benefits, which increased Deferred tax assets and reduced Accumulated deficit . The recognition of excess tax benefits and tax shortfalls in the income statement and presentation of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows were adopted prospectively, with no adjustments made to prior periods. The remaining provisions of ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted - In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“the FASB”) issued ASU No. 2017-04, “ Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” (“ASU No. 2017-04”). ASU No. 2017-04 eliminates the second step of goodwill impairment, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Under ASU No. 2017-04, goodwill impairment will be calculated as the amount a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its calculated fair value. ASU No. 2017-04 will be applied prospectively and is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2017-04 to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, “Business Combinations - Clarifying the Definition of a Business,” (“ASU No. 2017-01”). ASU No. 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business when evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects various areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. ASU No. 2017-01 is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2018 and is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash” (“ASU No. 2016-18”). ASU No. 2016-18 provides guidance on the presentation of restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, which should now be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and ending cash amounts shown on the Statements of Cash Flows. ASU No. 2016-18 will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted. Other than the change in presentation of restricted cash within the Statement of Cash Flows, the adoption of ASU No. 2016-18 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU No. 2016-15”) which provides guidance on the statement of cash flows presentation of certain transactions where diversity in practice exists. ASU No. 2016-15 will be effect ive for the Company in fiscal year 2018 , and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect ASU No. 2016-15 to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. 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 the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. 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. ASU No. 2014-09, as amended, 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. While the Company continues to assess all potential impacts of the standard, it currently believes the most significant impact relates to accounting for breakage and advertising fees charged to franchisees. Under the new standard, the Company expects to recognize breakage proportional to actual gift card redemptions. Advertising fees charged to franchisees, which are currently recorded as a reduction to Other restaurant operating expenses, will be recognized as Franchise and other revenues. In addition, initial franchise fees will be recognized over the term of the franchise agreement, which is not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. 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.

Disposals

Disposals	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Disposals [Abstract]
Disposals	Disposals Assets Held for Sale - In February 2017, the Company signed purchase agreements with multiple buyers to sell 54 of its existing U.S. Company-owned Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations for $37.6 million . The Company completed the sale of these restaurants in the second quarter of 2017. After the completion of the sale, these restaurant locations are operated as franchises under agreements with the buyers. Following are the assets and liabilities related to the 54 Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations classified as held for sale as of March 26, 2017 : (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 Assets Current assets, net $ 1,704 Property, fixtures and equipment, net 31,774 Goodwill 1,677 Other assets, net 2,143 Total assets (1) $ 37,298 Liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities $ 217 Deferred rent 3,230 Long-term debt, net (2) 5,942 Other long-term liabilities, net 3,620 Total liabilities (1) $ 13,009 ________________ (1) Certain assets and liabilities are classified as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 26, 2017 , since net proceeds from the sale will be used to make a payment on the revolving credit facility, which is classified as a non-current liability. (2) Includes a financing obligation related to the sale of a restaurant property that does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting. See Footnote 7 - Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transactions. Following are the components of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations classified as held for sale as of March 26, 2017 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Income before income taxes $ 3,495 $ 3,797 Outback Steakhouse South Korea - In 2016, the Company completed the sale of its Outback Steakhouse subsidiary in South Korea (“Outback Steakhouse South Korea”). Following are the components of Outback Steakhouse South Korea included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the following period: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, 2016 Income before income taxes $ 4,007

Impairment and Exit Costs

Impairment and Exit Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Impairments and Disposals [Abstract]
Impairments and Exit Costs	Impairments and Exit Costs The components of Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings are as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Impairment losses U.S. $ 920 $ — Total impairment losses $ 920 $ — Restaurant closure expenses U.S. $ 18,156 $ 3,628 International — (464 ) Total restaurant closure expenses $ 18,156 $ 3,164 Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 19,076 $ 3,164 Closure Initiative and Restructuring Costs - Following is a summary of expenses, related to the 2017 Closure Initiative, Bonefish Restructuring and International Restaurant Closure Initiative (“Closure Initiatives”), recognized in Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the periods indicated: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Impairment, facility closure and other expenses 2017 Closure Initiative (1) $ 17,447 $ — Bonefish Restructuring (2) 809 3,573 International Restaurant Closure Initiative (3) — (462 ) Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 18,256 $ 3,111 Severance and other expenses 2017 Closure Initiative (1) $ 2,182 $ — Bonefish Restructuring (2) — 575 International Restaurant Closure Initiative (3) — 23 General and administrative $ 2,182 $ 598 Reversal of deferred rent liability 2017 Closure Initiative (1) $ (4,941 ) $ — Bonefish Restructuring (2) — (1,925 ) Other restaurant operating $ (4,941 ) $ (1,925 ) $ 15,497 $ 1,784 ________________ (1) On February 15, 2017, the Company decided to close 43 underperforming restaurants (the “2017 Closure Initiative”). Most of these restaurants will close in 2017, with the balance closing as leases and certain operating covenants expire or are amended or waived. Expenses related to the 2017 Closure Initiative for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017, are recognized within the U.S. segment. (2) On February 12, 2016, the Company decided to close 14 Bonefish Grill restaurants (“Bonefish Restructuring”). The Company expects to substantially complete these restaurant closings through the first quarter of 2019. Expenses related to the Bonefish Restructuring are recognized within the U.S. segment. (3) During 2014, the Company decided to close 36 underperforming international locations, primarily in South Korea (the “International Restaurant Closure Initiative”). The remaining restaurant impairment and closing charges resulted from the carrying value of a restaurant’s assets exceeding its estimated fair market value, primarily due to locations identified for relocation. Projected Future Expenses and Cash Expenditures - The Company currently expects to incur additional charges for the 2017 Closure Initiative and Bonefish Restructuring over the next two to three 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 future expense (dollars in millions) 2017 CLOSURE INITIATIVE BONEFISH RESTRUCTURING Lease related liabilities, net of subleases $ 4.0 to $ 5.7 $ 2.0 to $ 5.1 Employee severance and other obligations 0.5 to 0.8 0.3 to 0.6 Total estimated future expense $ 4.5 to $ 6.5 $ 2.3 to $ 5.7 Total estimated future cash expenditures (dollars in millions) $ 30.4 $ 34.6 $ 10.1 to $ 12.3 Total future undiscounted cash expenditures for the 2017 Closure Initiative and Bonefish Restructuring, primarily related to lease liabilities, are expected to occur over the remaining lease terms with the final term ending in January 2029 and October 2024 , respectively. Accrued Facility Closure and Other Costs Rollforward - The following table summarizes the Company’s accrual activity related to facility closure and other costs, primarily associated with the 2017 Closure Initiative, Bonefish Restructuring and Domestic and International Restaurant Closure Initiatives, during the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 Beginning of the period $ 6,557 Charges 18,467 Cash payments (2,338 ) Adjustments (311 ) End of the period (1) $ 22,375 ________________ (1) As of March 26, 2017 , the Company had exit-related accruals of $7.2 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $15.2 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 43,910 $ 34,475 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 103,074 117,930 Effect of diluted securities: Stock options 2,933 2,653 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 354 188 Nonvested performance-based share units 52 5 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 106,413 120,776 Basic earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.29 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.29 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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Stock options 5,566 4,224 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 191 393 Nonvested performance-based share units 371 —

Stock-based Compensation Plans

Stock-based Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation Plans	Stock-based Compensation Plans The Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (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. As of March 26, 2017 , the maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Plan was 4,046,425 . The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Stock options $ 2,755 $ 2,718 Restricted stock and restricted stock units 2,553 2,044 Performance-based share units 416 885 $ 5,724 $ 5,647 During the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 , the Company made grants to its employees of 1.1 million stock options, 0.5 million time-based restricted stock units and 0.3 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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Assumptions: Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (1) 1.93 % 1.31 % Dividend yield (2) 1.85 % 1.61 % Expected term (3) 6.3 years 6.1 years Weighted-average volatility (4) 33.74 % 35.21 % Weighted-average grant date fair value per option $ 5.05 $ 5.21 ________________ (1) Risk-free interest rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the expected term 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 26, 2017 : UNRECOGNIZED REMAINING WEIGHTED-AVERAGE VESTING PERIOD Stock options $ 23,176 2.6 Restricted stock and restricted stock units $ 27,308 2.9 Performance-based share units $ 7,278 2.0

Other Current Assets, Net

Other Current Assets, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 Prepaid expenses $ 20,669 $ 35,298 Accounts receivable - gift cards, net 11,534 102,664 Accounts receivable - vendors, net 5,402 10,107 Accounts receivable - franchisees, net 2,242 1,677 Accounts receivable - other, net 27,679 20,497 Assets held for sale 3,732 1,331 Other current assets, net 18,592 18,652 $ 89,850 $ 190,226

Property, Fixtures and Equipmen

Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net	Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net During the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 , the Company entered into sale-leaseback transactions with third-parties in which it sold 11 restaurant properties at fair market value for gross proceeds of $40.1 million . In connection with the sale-leaseback transactions, the Company recorded deferred gains of $10.7 million , which are amortized to Other restaurant operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income over the initial term of each lease, ranging from 10 to 15 years. During the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 , the Company sold one restaurant property to a third party for gross proceeds of $6.0 million . The sale of this property does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting and the book value of the building and land was not removed from the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 2 - Disposals for additional details regarding the financing obligation.

Goodwill, Net

Goodwill, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Net	Goodwill, Net The following table is a rollforward of goodwill: (dollars in thousands) U.S. INTERNATIONAL CONSOLIDATED Balance as of December 25, 2016 $ 172,424 $ 137,631 $ 310,055 Translation adjustments — 8,120 8,120 Transfer to Assets held for sale (1,677 ) — (1,677 ) Balance as of March 26, 2017 $ 170,747 $ 145,751 $ 316,498

Long-term Debt, Net

Long-term Debt, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Net	Long-term Debt, Net Following is a summary of outstanding long-term debt: MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 (dollars in thousands) OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE Senior Secured Credit Facility: Term loan A (1) $ 253,125 2.82 % $ 258,750 2.63 % Term loan A-1 137,813 2.95 % 140,625 2.70 % Revolving credit facility (1) 577,000 2.89 % 622,000 2.67 % Total Senior Secured Credit Facility $ 967,938 $ 1,021,375 PRP Mortgage Loan (2) 13,670 3.45 % 47,202 3.21 % Financing obligations 19,591 7.45% to 7.60% 19,595 7.45% to 7.60% Capital lease obligations 2,276 2,364 Other notes payable 1,000 0.00% to 2.18% 1,776 0.00% to 7.00% Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (2,099 ) (2,827 ) $ 1,002,376 $ 1,089,485 Less: current portion of long-term debt, net (48,756 ) (35,079 ) Long-term debt, net $ 953,620 $ 1,054,406 ________________ (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period. (2) In April 2017, the Company paid the remaining balance on its PRP Mortgage Loan. Debt Covenants - As of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The Company consolidates subsidiaries in which it has 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 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Balance, beginning of period $ 547 $ 23,526 Foreign currency translation attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests 5 692 Net (loss) income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests (55 ) 311 Purchase of Redeemable noncontrolling interests — (3,522 ) Balance, end of period $ 497 $ 21,007

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Share Repurchases - Following is a summary of the shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase program during fiscal year 2017: NUMBER OF SHARES AVERAGE REPURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE AMOUNT First fiscal quarter (1)(2) 2,887 $ 18.37 $ 53,053 ________________ (1) On July 26, 2016 , the Board of Directors (“the Board”) approved a new $300.0 million authorization (the “July 2016 Share Repurchase Program”). (2) Excludes the repurchase of 1.3 million shares for $24.7 million pursuant to trades executed in, but not settled until after, the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 . On April 21, 2017 , the Board canceled the remaining $52.3 million of authorization under the July 2016 Share Repurchase Program and approved a new $250.0 million authorization (the “2017 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2017 Share Repurchase Program will expire on October 21, 2018 . Dividends - The Company declared and paid dividends per share during fiscal year 2017 as follows: DIVIDENDS AMOUNT First fiscal quarter $ 0.08 $ 8,254 In April 2017, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on May 19, 2017 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 8, 2017 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Following are the components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”): (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (86,932 ) $ (107,509 ) Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax (2,749 ) (3,634 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (89,681 ) $ (111,143 ) Following are the components of Other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Bloomin’ Brands: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 20,577 $ (7,983 ) Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax (1) $ 101 $ (2,735 ) Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax (2) 784 988 Total unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax $ 885 $ (1,747 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 21,462 $ (9,730 ) Non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (93 ) $ 6 Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Non-controlling interests $ (93 ) $ 6 Redeemable non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 5 $ 692 Other comprehensive income attributable to Redeemable non-controlling interests $ 5 $ 692 ________________ (1) Unrealized loss on derivatives is net of tax of ($0.1) million and $1.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 , respectively. (2) Reclassifications of adjustments for losses on derivatives are net of tax of $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 $3.3 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 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION Interest rate swaps - liability $ 3,081 $ 3,968 Accrued and other current liabilities Interest rate swaps - liability 1,457 1,999 Other long-term liabilities, net Total fair value of derivative instruments (1) $ 4,538 $ 5,967 Accrued interest $ 372 $ 408 Accrued and other current liabilities ____________________ (1) See Note 13 - 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 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Interest rate swap expense recognized in Interest expense, net (1) $ (1,265 ) $ (1,614 ) Income tax benefit recognized in Provision for income taxes 481 626 Total effects of the interest rate swaps on Net income $ (784 ) $ (988 ) ____________________ (1) During the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 , 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 26, 2017 , 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 26, 2017 , 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 , the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps in a net liability position, including accrued interest but excluding any adjustment for nonperformance risk, was $4.9 million and $6.4 million , respectively. As of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 , the Company has not posted any collateral related to these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions as of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 , it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value of $4.9 million and $6.4 million , respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 the 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 : MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 (dollars in thousands) TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Assets: Cash equivalents: Fixed income funds $ 88 $ 88 $ — $ 90 $ 90 $ — Money market funds 15,946 15,946 — 18,607 18,607 — Restricted cash equivalents: Fixed income funds 553 553 — 552 552 — Money market funds 252 252 — 2,518 2,518 — Total asset recurring fair value measurements $ 16,839 $ 16,839 $ — $ 21,767 $ 21,767 $ — Liabilities: Accrued and other current liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps $ 3,081 $ — $ 3,081 $ 3,968 $ — $ 3,968 Derivative instruments - commodities 171 — 171 157 — 157 Other long-term liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps 1,457 — 1,457 1,999 — 1,999 Total liability recurring fair value measurements $ 4,709 $ — $ 4,709 $ 6,124 $ — $ 6,124 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 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 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016, 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 26, 2017 (dollars in thousands) CARRYING VALUE (1) TOTAL IMPAIRMENT Assets held for sale $ 400 $ 70 Property, fixtures and equipment 1,067 850 $ 1,467 $ 920 ________________ (1) Carrying value approximates fair value with all assets measured using third-party market appraisals (Level 2). Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company’s non-derivative financial instruments as of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 : MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 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 $ 253,125 $ 252,176 $ — $ 258,750 $ 257,780 $ — Term loan A-1 137,813 137,296 — 140,625 140,098 — Revolving credit facility 577,000 572,673 — 622,000 617,335 — PRP Mortgage Loan 13,670 — 13,670 47,202 — 47,202 Other notes payable 1,000 — 981 1,776 — 1,659 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. 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. 26, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Effective income tax rate 25.1 % 24.0 % The net increase in the effective income tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 , was primarily due to the change in the blend of taxable income across the Company’s U.S. and international subsidiaries and the change in employment related credits as a percentage of income.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation and Other Matters - The Company had $5.9 million and $3.5 million of liabilities recorded for various legal matters as of March 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 , respectively. In November 2015, David Sears and Elizabeth Thomas, two former Outback Steakhouse managers (“Manager Plaintiffs”), sent a demand letter seeking unpaid overtime compensation on behalf of all managers and kitchen managers employed at Outback Steakhouse restaurants from November 2012 to present. The Manager Plaintiffs claim that managers were not assigned sufficient management duties to qualify as exempt from overtime. In December 2016, the Company agreed to a tentative class settlement for eligible kitchen managers and has accrued a settlement, inclusive of legal fees, of $2.4 million . 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. 26, 2017
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 Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar International Outback Steakhouse Brazil, Hong Kong, China Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Abbraccio) Brazil 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 25, 2016 . 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, stock-based compensation expenses and certain bonus expenses. The following table is a summary of Total revenue by segment: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Total revenues U.S. $ 1,032,618 $ 1,043,779 International 111,205 120,409 Total revenues $ 1,143,823 $ 1,164,188 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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Segment income from operations U.S. $ 100,946 $ 117,839 International 8,802 11,349 Total segment income from operations 109,748 129,188 Unallocated corporate operating expense (40,618 ) (42,504 ) Total income from operations 69,130 86,684 Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt — (26,580 ) Other expense, net (51 ) (19 ) Interest expense, net (9,141 ) (12,875 ) Income before provision for income taxes $ 59,938 $ 47,210 The following table is a summary of Depreciation and amortization expense by segment: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Depreciation and amortization U.S. $ 36,600 $ 38,202 International 6,500 6,547 Corporate 3,490 2,902 Total depreciation and amortization $ 46,590 $ 47,651

Description of the Business a24

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	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 fair financial statement presentation 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 25, 2016 .
Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards - Effective December 26, 2016, the Company adopted 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. Upon adoption, the Company made an accounting policy election to recognize forfeitures as they occur. Using the modified retrospective transition method required under the standard, the Company recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2016-09 of $14.4 million for previously unrecognized excess tax benefits, which increased Deferred tax assets and reduced Accumulated deficit . The recognition of excess tax benefits and tax shortfalls in the income statement and presentation of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows were adopted prospectively, with no adjustments made to prior periods. The remaining provisions of ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted - In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“the FASB”) issued ASU No. 2017-04, “ Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” (“ASU No. 2017-04”). ASU No. 2017-04 eliminates the second step of goodwill impairment, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Under ASU No. 2017-04, goodwill impairment will be calculated as the amount a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its calculated fair value. ASU No. 2017-04 will be applied prospectively and is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2017-04 to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, “Business Combinations - Clarifying the Definition of a Business,” (“ASU No. 2017-01”). ASU No. 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business when evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects various areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. ASU No. 2017-01 is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2018 and is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Restricted Cash” (“ASU No. 2016-18”). ASU No. 2016-18 provides guidance on the presentation of restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, which should now be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and ending cash amounts shown on the Statements of Cash Flows. ASU No. 2016-18 will be effective for the Company in fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted. Other than the change in presentation of restricted cash within the Statement of Cash Flows, the adoption of ASU No. 2016-18 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU No. 2016-15”) which provides guidance on the statement of cash flows presentation of certain transactions where diversity in practice exists. ASU No. 2016-15 will be effect ive for the Company in fiscal year 2018 , and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect ASU No. 2016-15 to have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. 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 the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements. 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. ASU No. 2014-09, as amended, 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. While the Company continues to assess all potential impacts of the standard, it currently believes the most significant impact relates to accounting for breakage and advertising fees charged to franchisees. Under the new standard, the Company expects to recognize breakage proportional to actual gift card redemptions. Advertising fees charged to franchisees, which are currently recorded as a reduction to Other restaurant operating expenses, will be recognized as Franchise and other revenues. In addition, initial franchise fees will be recognized over the term of the franchise agreement, which is not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. 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	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.

Disposals (Tables)

Disposals (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Disclosure of long lived assets held-for-sale	Following are the assets and liabilities related to the 54 Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations classified as held for sale as of March 26, 2017 : (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 Assets Current assets, net $ 1,704 Property, fixtures and equipment, net 31,774 Goodwill 1,677 Other assets, net 2,143 Total assets (1) $ 37,298 Liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities $ 217 Deferred rent 3,230 Long-term debt, net (2) 5,942 Other long-term liabilities, net 3,620 Total liabilities (1) $ 13,009 ________________ (1) Certain assets and liabilities are classified as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 26, 2017 , since net proceeds from the sale will be used to make a payment on the revolving credit facility, which is classified as a non-current liability. (2) Includes a financing obligation related to the sale of a restaurant property that does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting. See Footnote 7 - Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transactions.
Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurants [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed income statement, disposal group	Following are the components of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations classified as held for sale as of March 26, 2017 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Income before income taxes $ 3,495 $ 3,797
Outback South Korea [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed income statement, disposal group	Following are the components of Outback Steakhouse South Korea included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the following period: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 27, 2016 Income before income taxes $ 4,007

Impairments and Exit Costs (Tab

Impairments and Exit Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Impairment losses U.S. $ 920 $ — Total impairment losses $ 920 $ — Restaurant closure expenses U.S. $ 18,156 $ 3,628 International — (464 ) Total restaurant closure expenses $ 18,156 $ 3,164 Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 19,076 $ 3,164
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 2017 Closure Initiative, Bonefish Restructuring and Domestic and International Restaurant Closure Initiatives, during the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 Beginning of the period $ 6,557 Charges 18,467 Cash payments (2,338 ) Adjustments (311 ) End of the period (1) $ 22,375 ________________ (1) As of March 26, 2017 , the Company had exit-related accruals of $7.2 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $15.2 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Restructuring and restaurant closure initiatives [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal groups, including discontinued operations	Following is a summary of expenses, related to the 2017 Closure Initiative, Bonefish Restructuring and International Restaurant Closure Initiative (“Closure Initiatives”), recognized in Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the periods indicated: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Impairment, facility closure and other expenses 2017 Closure Initiative (1) $ 17,447 $ — Bonefish Restructuring (2) 809 3,573 International Restaurant Closure Initiative (3) — (462 ) Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings $ 18,256 $ 3,111 Severance and other expenses 2017 Closure Initiative (1) $ 2,182 $ — Bonefish Restructuring (2) — 575 International Restaurant Closure Initiative (3) — 23 General and administrative $ 2,182 $ 598 Reversal of deferred rent liability 2017 Closure Initiative (1) $ (4,941 ) $ — Bonefish Restructuring (2) — (1,925 ) Other restaurant operating $ (4,941 ) $ (1,925 ) $ 15,497 $ 1,784 ________________ (1) On February 15, 2017, the Company decided to close 43 underperforming restaurants (the “2017 Closure Initiative”). Most of these restaurants will close in 2017, with the balance closing as leases and certain operating covenants expire or are amended or waived. Expenses related to the 2017 Closure Initiative for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017, are recognized within the U.S. segment. (2) On February 12, 2016, the Company decided to close 14 Bonefish Grill restaurants (“Bonefish Restructuring”). The Company expects to substantially complete these restaurant closings through the first quarter of 2019. Expenses related to the Bonefish Restructuring are recognized within the U.S. segment. (3) During 2014, the Company decided to close 36 underperforming international locations, primarily in South Korea (the “International Restaurant Closure Initiative”).
2017 Closure Initiative and Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal groups, including discontinued operations	Following is a summary of estimated pre-tax expense by type: Estimated future expense (dollars in millions) 2017 CLOSURE INITIATIVE BONEFISH RESTRUCTURING Lease related liabilities, net of subleases $ 4.0 to $ 5.7 $ 2.0 to $ 5.1 Employee severance and other obligations 0.5 to 0.8 0.3 to 0.6 Total estimated future expense $ 4.5 to $ 6.5 $ 2.3 to $ 5.7 Total estimated future cash expenditures (dollars in millions) $ 30.4 $ 34.6 $ 10.1 to $ 12.3

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 43,910 $ 34,475 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 103,074 117,930 Effect of diluted securities: Stock options 2,933 2,653 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 354 188 Nonvested performance-based share units 52 5 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 106,413 120,776 Basic earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.29 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.29
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Stock options 5,566 4,224 Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units 191 393 Nonvested performance-based share units 371 —

Stock-based Compensation Plans

Stock-based Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Stock options $ 2,755 $ 2,718 Restricted stock and restricted stock units 2,553 2,044 Performance-based share units 416 885 $ 5,724 $ 5,647
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Assumptions: Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (1) 1.93 % 1.31 % Dividend yield (2) 1.85 % 1.61 % Expected term (3) 6.3 years 6.1 years Weighted-average volatility (4) 33.74 % 35.21 % Weighted-average grant date fair value per option $ 5.05 $ 5.21 ________________ (1) Risk-free interest rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the expected term 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 26, 2017 : UNRECOGNIZED REMAINING WEIGHTED-AVERAGE VESTING PERIOD Stock options $ 23,176 2.6 Restricted stock and restricted stock units $ 27,308 2.9 Performance-based share units $ 7,278 2.0

Other Current Assets, Net (Tabl

Other Current Assets, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Other Current Assets, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of other current assets	Other current assets, net, consisted of the following: (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 Prepaid expenses $ 20,669 $ 35,298 Accounts receivable - gift cards, net 11,534 102,664 Accounts receivable - vendors, net 5,402 10,107 Accounts receivable - franchisees, net 2,242 1,677 Accounts receivable - other, net 27,679 20,497 Assets held for sale 3,732 1,331 Other current assets, net 18,592 18,652 $ 89,850 $ 190,226

Goodwill, Net (Tables)

Goodwill, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill rollforward	The following table is a rollforward of goodwill: (dollars in thousands) U.S. INTERNATIONAL CONSOLIDATED Balance as of December 25, 2016 $ 172,424 $ 137,631 $ 310,055 Translation adjustments — 8,120 8,120 Transfer to Assets held for sale (1,677 ) — (1,677 ) Balance as of March 26, 2017 $ 170,747 $ 145,751 $ 316,498

Long-term Debt, Net (Tables)

Long-term Debt, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt, net	Following is a summary of outstanding long-term debt: MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 (dollars in thousands) OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE OUTSTANDING BALANCE INTEREST RATE Senior Secured Credit Facility: Term loan A (1) $ 253,125 2.82 % $ 258,750 2.63 % Term loan A-1 137,813 2.95 % 140,625 2.70 % Revolving credit facility (1) 577,000 2.89 % 622,000 2.67 % Total Senior Secured Credit Facility $ 967,938 $ 1,021,375 PRP Mortgage Loan (2) 13,670 3.45 % 47,202 3.21 % Financing obligations 19,591 7.45% to 7.60% 19,595 7.45% to 7.60% Capital lease obligations 2,276 2,364 Other notes payable 1,000 0.00% to 2.18% 1,776 0.00% to 7.00% Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs (2,099 ) (2,827 ) $ 1,002,376 $ 1,089,485 Less: current portion of long-term debt, net (48,756 ) (35,079 ) Long-term debt, net $ 953,620 $ 1,054,406 ________________ (1) Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period. (2) In April 2017, the Company paid the remaining balance on its PRP Mortgage Loan.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int32

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Balance, beginning of period $ 547 $ 23,526 Foreign currency translation attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests 5 692 Net (loss) income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests (55 ) 311 Purchase of Redeemable noncontrolling interests — (3,522 ) Balance, end of period $ 497 $ 21,007

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 program during fiscal year 2017: NUMBER OF SHARES AVERAGE REPURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE AMOUNT First fiscal quarter (1)(2) 2,887 $ 18.37 $ 53,053 ________________ (1) On July 26, 2016 , the Board of Directors (“the Board”) approved a new $300.0 million authorization (the “July 2016 Share Repurchase Program”). (2) Excludes the repurchase of 1.3 million shares for $24.7 million pursuant to trades executed in, but not settled until after, the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 .
Dividends declared and paid	The Company declared and paid dividends per share during fiscal year 2017 as follows: DIVIDENDS AMOUNT First fiscal quarter $ 0.08 $ 8,254
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss	Following are the components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”): (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (86,932 ) $ (107,509 ) Unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax (2,749 ) (3,634 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (89,681 ) $ (111,143 )
Comprehensive income (loss)	Following are the components of Other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented: THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Bloomin’ Brands: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 20,577 $ (7,983 ) Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax (1) $ 101 $ (2,735 ) Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax (2) 784 988 Total unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax $ 885 $ (1,747 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 21,462 $ (9,730 ) Non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (93 ) $ 6 Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Non-controlling interests $ (93 ) $ 6 Redeemable non-controlling interests: Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 5 $ 692 Other comprehensive income attributable to Redeemable non-controlling interests $ 5 $ 692 ________________ (1) Unrealized loss on derivatives is net of tax of ($0.1) million and $1.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 , respectively. (2) Reclassifications of adjustments for losses on derivatives are net of tax of $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments and He34

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION Interest rate swaps - liability $ 3,081 $ 3,968 Accrued and other current liabilities Interest rate swaps - liability 1,457 1,999 Other long-term liabilities, net Total fair value of derivative instruments (1) $ 4,538 $ 5,967 Accrued interest $ 372 $ 408 Accrued and other current liabilities ____________________ (1) See Note 13 - 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 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 : THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED (dollars in thousands) MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Interest rate swap expense recognized in Interest expense, net (1) $ (1,265 ) $ (1,614 ) Income tax benefit recognized in Provision for income taxes 481 626 Total effects of the interest rate swaps on Net income $ (784 ) $ (988 ) ____________________ (1) During the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016 , 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. 26, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value measurements, recurring and nonrecurring, valuation techniques	Fair value is categorized into one of the 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 : MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 (dollars in thousands) TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 TOTAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Assets: Cash equivalents: Fixed income funds $ 88 $ 88 $ — $ 90 $ 90 $ — Money market funds 15,946 15,946 — 18,607 18,607 — Restricted cash equivalents: Fixed income funds 553 553 — 552 552 — Money market funds 252 252 — 2,518 2,518 — Total asset recurring fair value measurements $ 16,839 $ 16,839 $ — $ 21,767 $ 21,767 $ — Liabilities: Accrued and other current liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps $ 3,081 $ — $ 3,081 $ 3,968 $ — $ 3,968 Derivative instruments - commodities 171 — 171 157 — 157 Other long-term liabilities: Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps 1,457 — 1,457 1,999 — 1,999 Total liability recurring fair value measurements $ 4,709 $ — $ 4,709 $ 6,124 $ — $ 6,124
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 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 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016, 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 26, 2017 (dollars in thousands) CARRYING VALUE (1) TOTAL IMPAIRMENT Assets held for sale $ 400 $ 70 Property, fixtures and equipment 1,067 850 $ 1,467 $ 920 ________________ (1) Carrying value approximates fair value with all assets measured using third-party market appraisals (Level 2).
Schedule of carrying value and fair value of senior secured credit facilities, PRP Mortgage 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 26, 2017 and December 25, 2016 : MARCH 26, 2017 DECEMBER 25, 2016 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 $ 253,125 $ 252,176 $ — $ 258,750 $ 257,780 $ — Term loan A-1 137,813 137,296 — 140,625 140,098 — Revolving credit facility 577,000 572,673 — 622,000 617,335 — PRP Mortgage Loan 13,670 — 13,670 47,202 — 47,202 Other notes payable 1,000 — 981 1,776 — 1,659
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. 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 (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation	THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Effective income tax rate 25.1 % 24.0 %

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017
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 Carrabba’s Italian Grill Bonefish Grill Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar International Outback Steakhouse Brazil, Hong Kong, China Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Abbraccio) Brazil
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Total revenues U.S. $ 1,032,618 $ 1,043,779 International 111,205 120,409 Total revenues $ 1,143,823 $ 1,164,188
Reconciliation of operating profit 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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Segment income from operations U.S. $ 100,946 $ 117,839 International 8,802 11,349 Total segment income from operations 109,748 129,188 Unallocated corporate operating expense (40,618 ) (42,504 ) Total income from operations 69,130 86,684 Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt — (26,580 ) Other expense, net (51 ) (19 ) Interest expense, net (9,141 ) (12,875 ) Income before provision for income taxes $ 59,938 $ 47,210
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 26, 2017 MARCH 27, 2016 Depreciation and amortization U.S. $ 36,600 $ 38,202 International 6,500 6,547 Corporate 3,490 2,902 Total depreciation and amortization $ 46,590 $ 47,651

Description of the Business a38

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business (Details)	Mar. 26, 2017restraurant_concept
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of restaurant concepts in portfolio	4

Description of the Business a39

Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation Adoption of New Accounting Procurements (Details) - Adjustments for new accounting pronouncement [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated deficit [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption	$ (14.4)
Deferred tax assets [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption	$ 14.4

Disposals Domestic Disposal (De

Disposals Domestic Disposal (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)Restaurants	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, property, current assets, net		$ 3,732			$ 1,331
Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurants [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, income before provision for income taxes		3,495	$ 3,797
Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurants [Member] | Disposal group, held-for-sale or disposed of by sale, not discontinued operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | Restaurants				54
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, consideration				$ 37,600
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, property, current assets, net		1,704
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, property, plant and equipment		31,774
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, goodwill		1,677
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, other assets		2,143
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, assets	[1]	37,298
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, accrued liabilities, current		217
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, deferred rent, noncurrent		3,230
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, long-term debt, net	[2]	5,942
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, other liabilities, noncurrent		3,620
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, liabilities	[1]	$ 13,009
[1]	Certain assets and liabilities are classified as non-current in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 26, 2017, since net proceeds from the sale will be used to make a payment on the revolving credit facility, which is classified as a non-current liability.
[2]	Includes a financing obligation related to the sale of a restaurant property that does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting. See Footnote 7 - Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net for additional details regarding the sale-leaseback transactions.

Disposals Outback South Korea (

Disposals Outback South Korea (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)
Outback South Korea [Member] | Disposal group, held-for-sale or disposed of by sale, not discontinued operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, income before provision for income taxes	$ 4,007

Impairments and Exit Costs (Pro

Impairments and Exit Costs (Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	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	$ 19,076	$ 3,164
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	920	0
Restaurant closure expenses	18,156	3,164
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	920	0
Restaurant closure expenses	18,156	3,628
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	$ 0	$ (464)

Impairments and Exit Costs (Res

Impairments and Exit Costs (Restaurant closure initiatives-Summary) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)		Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 15, 2017locations	Feb. 12, 2016locations	Sep. 28, 2014locations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 15,497		$ 1,784
2017 Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | locations					43
Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | locations						14
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
Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		18,467
Facility closing [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		18,256		3,111
Facility closing [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | 2017 Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		17,447	[1]	0
Facility closing [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	[2]	809		3,573
Facility closing [Member] | Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings [Member] | International Restaurant Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	[3]	0		(462)
Employee severance [Member] | General and administrative expense [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		2,182		598
Employee severance [Member] | General and administrative expense [Member] | 2017 Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		2,182	[1]	0
Employee severance [Member] | General and administrative expense [Member] | Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	[2]	0		575
Employee severance [Member] | General and administrative expense [Member] | International Restaurant Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	[3]	0		23
Contract termination [Member] | Other restaurant operating [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring, reversal of deferred rent liabilities		(4,941)		(1,925)
Contract termination [Member] | Other restaurant operating [Member] | 2017 Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring, reversal of deferred rent liabilities		(4,941)	[1]	0
Contract termination [Member] | Other restaurant operating [Member] | Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring, reversal of deferred rent liabilities	[2]	$ 0		$ (1,925)
[1]	On February 15, 2017, the Company decided to close 43 underperforming restaurants (the “2017 Closure Initiative”). Most of these restaurants will close in 2017, with the balance closing as leases and certain operating covenants expire or are amended or waived. Expenses related to the 2017 Closure Initiative for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017, are recognized within the U.S. segment.
[2]	On February 12, 2016, the Company decided to close 14 Bonefish Grill restaurants (“Bonefish Restructuring”). The Company expects to substantially complete these restaurant closings through the first quarter of 2019. Expenses related to the Bonefish Restructuring are recognized within the U.S. segment.
[3]	During 2014, the Company decided to close 36 underperforming international locations, primarily in South Korea (the “International Restaurant Closure Initiative”).

Impairments and Exit Costs (P44

Impairments and Exit Costs (Projected Future Expenses & Cash Expenditures) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)
Bonefish Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
2017 Closure Initiative and Bonefish Grill Restructuring, completion period	2 years
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Lease expiration date	Oct. 31, 2024
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	$ 2.3
Effect on future cash flows, amount	10.1
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	2
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Other restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	0.3
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	5.7
Effect on future cash flows, amount	12.3
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	5.1
Bonefish Restructuring [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Other restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	$ 0.6
2017 Closure Initiative [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
2017 Closure Initiative and Bonefish Grill Restructuring, completion period	3 years
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Lease expiration date	Jan. 31, 2029
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	$ 4.5
Effect on future cash flows, amount	30.4
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	4
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Other restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	0.5
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	6.5
Effect on future cash flows, amount	34.6
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Facility closing [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	5.7
2017 Closure Initiative [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Other restructuring [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Expected future costs	$ 0.8

Impairments and Exit Costs (Lea

Impairments and Exit Costs (Lease liability rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges		$ 15,497	$ 1,784
Facility closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve beginning of period		6,557
Restructuring charges		18,467
Payments for restructuring		(2,338)
Restructuring reserve, adjustments		(311)
Restructuring reserve end of period	[1]	22,375
Facility closing [Member] | Accrued and other current liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, current		7,200
Facility closing [Member] | Other long-term liabilities, net [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, noncurrent		$ 15,200
[1]	As of March 26, 2017, the Company had exit-related accruals of $7.2 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $15.2 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands	$ 43,910	$ 34,475
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	103,074	117,930
Effect of diluted securities:
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	106,413	120,776
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.43	$ 0.29
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.41	$ 0.29
Stock options [Member]
Effect of diluted securities:
Dilutive shares	2,933	2,653
Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member]
Effect of diluted securities:
Dilutive shares	354	188
Nonvested performance-based share units [Member]
Effect of diluted securities:
Dilutive shares	52	5

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutiv

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutive Securities) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
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	5,566	4,224
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	191	393
Nonvested performance-based share units [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities not included in the computation of earnings per share	371	0

Stock-based Compensation Plan48

Stock-based Compensation Plans (Stock-based compensation expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 5,724	$ 5,647
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 2,755	2,718
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, grants in period, gross	1,100,000
Restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 2,553	2,044
Performance-based share units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 416	$ 885
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period	300,000
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	500,000
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	4,046,425

Stock-based Compensation Plan49

Stock-based 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] - $ / shares		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	[1]	1.93%	1.31%
Dividend yield	[2]	1.85%	1.61%
Expected term	[3]	6 years 3 months 1 day	6 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average volatility	[4]	33.74%	35.21%
Weighted-average grant date fair value per option		$ 5.05	$ 5.21
[1]	Risk-free interest rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the expected term 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 Plan50

Stock-based Compensation Plans (Unrecognized stock compensation expense and the remaining weighted-average vesting period) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)
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	$ 23,176
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 7 months 10 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	$ 27,308
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 11 months 5 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	$ 7,278
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 11 days

Other Current Assets, Net (Deta

Other Current Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 26, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses	$ 20,669	$ 35,298
Assets held for sale	3,732	1,331
Other current assets, net	18,592	18,652
Total other current assets, net	89,850	190,226
Accounts receivable - gift cards [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	11,534	102,664
Accounts receivable - vendors, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	5,402	10,107
Accounts receivable - franchisees, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	2,242	1,677
Accounts receivable - other, net [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 27,679	$ 20,497

Property, Fixtures and Equipm52

Property, Fixtures and Equipment, Net (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)locations
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Number of restaurant properties sold and leased back | locations	11
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions, investing activities	$ 40.1
Sale leaseback transactions, deferred gain, gross	$ 10.7
Do not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Number of restaurant properties sold and leased back | locations	1
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions, financing activities	$ 6
Minimum [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale leaseback transactions, lease terms	10 years
Maximum [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale leaseback transactions, lease terms	15 years

Goodwill, Net (Details)

Goodwill, Net (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 25, 2016	$ 310,055
Translation adjustments	8,120
Transfer to Assets held for sale	(1,677)
Balance as of March 26, 2017	316,498
U.S. segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 25, 2016	172,424
Translation adjustments	0
Transfer to Assets held for sale	(1,677)
Balance as of March 26, 2017	170,747
International segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 25, 2016	137,631
Translation adjustments	8,120
Transfer to Assets held for sale	0
Balance as of March 26, 2017	$ 145,751

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
		Apr. 30, 2017	Mar. 26, 2017		Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 25, 2016
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Financing obligations			$ 19,591			$ 19,595
Capital lease obligations			2,276			2,364
Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs			(2,099)			(2,827)
Total debt and capital lease obligations			1,002,376			1,089,485
Current portion of long-term debt			(48,756)			(35,079)
Long-term debt, net			953,620			$ 1,054,406
Repayments of long-term debt			$ 42,878		$ 9,991
Minimum [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Sale-leaseback transaction, imputed interest rate			7.45%			7.45%
Maximum [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Sale-leaseback transaction, imputed interest rate			7.60%			7.60%
Secured debt [Member] | Senior secured credit facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross			$ 967,938			$ 1,021,375
Secured debt [Member] | Term loan A facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross			$ 253,125			$ 258,750
Secured debt [Member] | Term loan A facility [Member] | Weighted average [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end	[1]		2.82%			2.63%
Secured debt [Member] | Term loan A-1 facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross			$ 137,813			$ 140,625
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end			2.95%			2.70%
Secured debt [Member] | Revolving credit facility [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding			$ 577,000			$ 622,000
Secured debt [Member] | Revolving credit facility [Member] | Weighted average [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end	[1]		2.89%			2.67%
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage loan [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross			$ 13,670	[2]		$ 47,202
Debt instrument, interest rate at period end			3.45%			3.21%
Mortgage [Member] | PRP Mortgage loan [Member] | Subsequent event [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt		$ 13,670
Unsecured debt [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Other long-term debt, noncurrent			$ 1,000			$ 1,776
Unsecured debt [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage			0.00%			0.00%
Unsecured debt [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage			2.18%			7.00%
[1]	Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period.
[2]	In April 2017, the Company paid the remaining balance on its PRP Mortgage Loan.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int55

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 547	$ 23,526
Balance, end of period	497	21,007
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Foreign currency translation attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests	5	692
Net (loss) income attributable to Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(55)	311
Purchase of Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	$ (3,522)

Stockholders' Equity (Share Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Share Repurchase) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	Apr. 21, 2017	May 02, 2017	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016	Jul. 26, 2016
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares			2,887
Stock repurchased program, average price paid, per share			$ 18.37
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value			$ 53,053,000	$ 75,000,000
July 2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount					$ 300,000,000
July 2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Subsequent event [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares		1,300
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value		$ 24,700,000
Stock repurchase program, authorized repurchase amount canceled	$ 52,300,000
2017 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | Subsequent event [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 250,000,000
Stock repurchase program expiration date	Oct. 21, 2018

Stockholders' Equity (Dividend)

Stockholders' Equity (Dividend) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid		$ 0.08
Dividends, common stock, cash		$ 8,254	$ 8,238
Common stock, dividends per share		$ 0.08	$ 0.07
Subsequent event [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends per share	$ 0.08
Dividends payable, date to be paid	May 19, 2017
Dividends payable, date of record	May 8, 2017

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 26, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (89,681)	$ (111,143)
Accumulated translation adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(86,932)	(107,509)
Accumulated net loss from designated or qualifying cash flow hedges [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (2,749)	$ (3,634)

Stockholders' Equity (Other Com

Stockholders' Equity (Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives		$ 101	$ (2,735)
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax		784	988
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		21,369	(9,724)
Bloomin' Brands [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, attributable to parent		20,577	(7,983)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	[1]	101	(2,735)
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax	[2]	784	988
Other comprehensive income (loss), derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax		885	(1,747)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		21,462	(9,730)
Other comprehensive income (loss), unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives arising during period, tax		(100)	1,700
Reclassification of adjustment for loss on derivatives included in net income, tax		500	600
Non-controlling interests [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(93)	6
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation gain (loss) arising during period, net of tax		(93)	6
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		5	692
Other comprehensive (loss) income, foreign currency transaction and translation gain (loss) arising during period, net of tax		$ 5	$ 692
[1]	Unrealized loss on derivatives is net of tax of ($0.1) million and $1.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016, respectively.
[2]	Reclassifications of adjustments for losses on derivatives are net of tax of $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016, respectively.

Derivative Instruments and He60

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk) (Details) - Interest rate swap [Member] - Designated as hedging instrument [Member]	Sep. 09, 2014USD ($)counterparties	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, inception date	Sep. 9, 2014
Derivative agreements, number of counterparties | counterparties	8
Derivative, notional amount	$ 400,000,000
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		$ 3,300,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, variable interest rate	30-day LIBOR

Derivative Instruments and He61

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. 26, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, interest rate swaps, liabilities, fair value	[1]	$ 4,538	$ 5,967
Accrued and other current liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, interest rate swaps, liabilities, fair value		3,081	3,968
Accrued interest expense, interest rate swaps		372	408
Other long-term liabilities, net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, interest rate swaps, liabilities, fair value		$ 1,457	$ 1,999
[1]	See Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements for fair value discussion of the interest rate swaps.

Derivative Instruments and He62

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. 26, 2017USD ($)counterparties	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Total effects of interest rate swaps on Net income		$ (784)	$ (988)
Interest rate swap [Member] | Designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Total effects of interest rate swaps on Net income		(784)	(988)
Derivative, net hedge ineffectiveness gain (loss)		$ 0	0
Number of derivatives with each counterparty | counterparties		1
Derivative, net liability position, aggregate fair value		$ 4,900		$ 6,400
Derivative, termination value		4,900		$ 6,400
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]	(1,265)	(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		$ 481	$ 626
[1]	During the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2017 and March 27, 2016, 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. 26, 2017	Dec. 25, 2016
Fair value, inputs, level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	$ 16,839	$ 21,767
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	0
Liabilities at fair value	4,709	6,124
Reported value measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value	16,839	21,767
Liabilities at fair value	4,709	6,124
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	88	90
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	553	552
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	15,946	18,607
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	252	2,518
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	3,081	3,968
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	171	157
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	1,457	1,999
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] | 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	3,081	3,968
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	171	157
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	1,457	1,999
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	88	90
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	553	552
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	15,946	18,607
Restricted cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	$ 252	$ 2,518

Fair Value Measurements (Fair64

Fair Value Measurements (Fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)
Fair value, measurements, nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total impairment losses	$ 920
Fair value, measurements, nonrecurring [Member] | Assets held for sale [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of	70
Fair value, measurements, nonrecurring [Member] | Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Property, fixtures and equipment, impairment	850
Reported value measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring	1,467	[1]
Reported value measurement [Member] | Assets held for sale [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring	400	[1]
Reported value measurement [Member] | Property, plant and equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring	1,067	[1]
Fair value, inputs, level 2 [Member] | Assets Measured with Impairment, Year-to-Date [Member] | Assets held for sale [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, nonrecurring	400
Fair value, inputs, level 2 [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	$ 1,067
[1]	Carrying value approximates fair value with all assets measured using third-party market appraisals (Level 2).

Fair Value Measurements (Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying value and fair value of debt by hierarchy level) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 26, 2017		Dec. 25, 2016
Secured debt [Member] | Term loan A facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 253,125		$ 258,750
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	137,813		140,625
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	577,000		622,000
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	252,176		257,780
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	137,296		140,098
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	572,673		617,335
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	13,670	[1]	47,202
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 3 [Member] | PRP Mortgage loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Loans payable, fair value disclosure	13,670		47,202
Unsecured debt [Member] | Notes payable, other payables [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other notes payable	1,000		1,776
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	$ 981		$ 1,659
[1]	In April 2017, the Company paid the remaining balance on its PRP Mortgage Loan.

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	25.10%	24.00%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2015employee	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 25, 2016USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability		$ 5.9	$ 3.5
Sears [Member] | Pending litigation [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency, accrual		$ 2.4
Sears [Member] | Pending litigation [Member] | Employee [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of employees party to lawsuit | employee	2

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017USD ($)reportable_segment	Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | reportable_segment	2
Segment reporting information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,143,823,000	$ 1,164,188,000
Intersegment eliminations [Member]
Segment reporting information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 0

Segment Reporting (Revenue by S

Segment Reporting (Revenue by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,143,823	$ 1,164,188
U.S. segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,032,618	1,043,779
International segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 111,205	$ 120,409

Segment Reporting (Income from

Segment Reporting (Income from Operations Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income from operations	$ 69,130	$ 86,684
Loss on defeasance, extinguishment and modification of debt	0	(26,580)
Other expense, net	(51)	(19)
Interest expense, net	(9,141)	(12,875)
Income before provision for income taxes	59,938	47,210
Operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income from operations	109,748	129,188
Operating segments [Member] | U.S. segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income from operations	100,946	117,839
Operating segments [Member] | International segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income from operations	8,802	11,349
Corporate, non-segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income from operations	$ (40,618)	$ (42,504)

Segment Reporting (Depreciation

Segment Reporting (Depreciation and Amortization by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 26, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 46,590	$ 47,651
Operating segments [Member] | U.S. segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	36,600	38,202
Operating segments [Member] | International segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	6,500	6,547
Corporate, non-segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 3,490	$ 2,902