(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Outback Steakhouse is scaling back its footprint nationwide after a series of closures last month. The restaurant chain’s parent company announced in its latest earnings report that 21 Outback locations were closed in October, with 22 more scheduled to shut down over the next four years.

The closures come as part of what the company calls a “comprehensive turnaround strategy,” aimed at improving operations and competing more effectively in a tough restaurant market.

Outback has faced challenges over the past two years as consumer spending patterns shifted and competition in the casual dining sector intensified.

Despite the closures, company officials say they remain committed to strengthening the brand through updated menus, technology upgrades, and remodeled dining s

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