Just saw today that several are closing around the Country, including all in Hawaii. Gotta say, the last 2-3 times we have gone, it has gotten worse. The last time, about 4 months ago, my Wife and I said we were DONE with Outback. Should have been a clue when we walked right in on a SATURDAY at 5 PM and the place was hardly half full. Back in the 90s through maybe 2009 or so, on a Saturday, you were gonna wait 30 min to an hour to be seated. Last time we went, even the Blooming Onion was greasy and very heavy. Service was absolute CRAP! I watched the Servers as we ate and none of them wanted to be there much less do a job. When my Brother worked for Bennigan's from 1985 through about 1992, that place was a Party! The Crews had a blast. At Outback, I saw zero positive interaction with the employees.
I can see a LOT of Restaurants crashing n burning. The economy is a hot mess and finding DEDICATED Employees these days HAS to be a Booger.
