United States securities and exchange commission logo September 15, 2023 David J. Deno Chief Executive Officer Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 2202 North West Shore Boulevard , Suite 500 Tampa, FL 33607 Re: Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed March 6, 2023 File No. 001-35625 Dear David J. Deno: 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 Disclosure Review Program