---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001546417-23-000109"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BLMN"
cik: "0001546417"
company_name: "Bloomin' Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-10-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T05:29:12.308002+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bloomin' Brands EVP/COO Gregg Scarlett to depart March 15, 2024; position eliminated

## Summary
- Position of EVP, COO of Casual Dining eliminated after transition period ending March 15, 2024.
- Gregg Scarlett to separate from Company on March 15, 2024, per separation agreement.
- Scarlett receives lump sum severance of $1,485,000 and other benefits, subject to release.
- Organizational redesign drives elimination of role; no replacement announced.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001546417-23-000109
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BLMN
- cik: 0001546417
- company_name: Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-10-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000109/0001546417-23-000109-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000109/blmn-20231002.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Gregg Scarlett departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Casual Dining Restaurants at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..
  - Action: will separate
  - Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Casual Dining Restaurants
  source text: On October 2, 2023, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) implemented organizational design changes that will result in the elimination of the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Casual Dining Restaurants position following a transition period ending on March 15, 2024.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000109/0001546417-23-000109-index.htm

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