United States securities and exchange commission logo September 18, 2020 Christopher Meyer Chief Financial Officer Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 2202 North West Shore Boulevard, Suite 500 Tampa, FL 33607 Re: Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2019 Filed February 26, 2020 File No. 1-35625 Dear Mr. Meyer: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services cc: Lori Lyn Miklavic