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Rafael Sanchez Joins Bloomin\u2019 Brands as Chief Information Officer<\/b><\/p>\n

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nBloomin\u2019 Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLMN) announced the appointment of Rafael Sanchez as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Sanchez joins the company from Davidson Hospitality Group where he served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology. His appointment is effective June 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cRafael has a strong history in out-of-home entertainment and restaurants,\u201d said Mike Spanos, CEO of Bloomin\u2019 Brands, Inc. \u201cHe is a strong leader that focuses on the team members and guests.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nBefore joining Davidson Hospitality Group, Sanchez served as a Senior Technology Advisor and Interim CIO, leading digital transformation initiatives across various industries. He was previously CIO at Six Flags and Feld Entertainment, and held senior roles at LikeWize, Carnival Corporation, and Burger King, driving enterprise modernization, M&A integration, cybersecurity enhancements, and has led technology integration into the guest experience.<\/p>\n

\nSanchez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University.<\/p>\n

About Bloomin\u2019 Brands, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company\u2019s restaurant portfolio includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The Company owns, operates or franchises more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 13 countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more information, please visit bloominbrands.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Rafael Sanchez Joins Bloomin\u2019 Brands as Chief Information Officer TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bloomin\u2019 Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLMN) announced the appointment of Rafael Sanchez as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Sanchez joins the company from Davidson Hospitality Group where he served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology. His appointment is effective June 30, 2025. \u201cRafael has a strong history in out-of-home entertainment and restaurants,\u201d said Mike Spanos, CEO of Bloomin\u2019 Brands, Inc. \u201cHe is a strong leader that focuses on the team members and guests.\u201d Before joining Davidson Hospitality Group, Sanchez served as a Senior Technology Advisor and Interim CIO, leading digital transformation initiatives across various industries. He was previously CIO at Six Flags and Feld Entertainment, and … <\/p>\n

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