uh outback steakhouse i'm australian mate think you know everything there is about your favorite
steakhouse guess again here are 10 secrets the fine people over at outback steakhouse
don't want you to know where are you taking me find a steakhouse in all savannah the founders had
never been to australia australia might outback steakhouse was founded in 1988 in florida the four
american founders all had a long background in the restaurant industry during that time american
culture started to move into healthier and lighter foods as opposed to meals high in saturated fat
and salt however the entrepreneurs saw that steak was the number one entree ordered when customers
went out to eat rather than go for fancy high-end dining they decided to serve the mid-range market
by creating a casual atmosphere with good food at reasonable prices they decided they needed a theme
that was eye-catching and memorable using the popular old-school comedy classic crocodile dundee
as inspiration the quartet gathered all these stereotypically australian decor they could find
and set up shop in fact they intentionally decided not to visit the country of inspiration because
they figured being too authentic would ruin their vibe all this logic the main goal was to play off
the american stereotype of fun-loving australians rather than the actual culture outback steakhouse
had a rough start we made it i don't believe it did you know that your favorite steakhouse chain
almost never made it off the ground in fact the opening was a complete disaster you
could practically hear crickets chirping in the large dining room how sad is that scrambling for
customers the owners and workers called up all their friends and family to come down and check
out the new place those are the people that became their initial fan base in the very beginning
obviously that wasn't a sustainable way to run a business don't worry though our four restaurant
founders didn't stay down for long they quickly started advertising on the radio and doing cooking
shows at local events despite the humble opening day within 15 months five more outback steakhouse
restaurants were opened and ready for customers seeking comfort food today they are one of the
largest steakhouse chains in the united states there are over 600 locations in 47 u.s states
as well as in other countries in fact there are even several outback restaurants in australia
talk about a bold move nothing from the outback on the menu crikey you're not australian gina
while australia is known worldwide for its high quality beef nothing on the menu comes
from the land down under it may surprise you to know that native australians don't generally
nosh on bloomin onions and kookaburra wings you're australian be australian you must remember that
this is an american restaurant designed to cater to the likes of a large population because of that
a menu was created using comfort foods found in american culture like all other steakhouses you
come across outback steakhouse serves a wide range of appetizers salads baked potatoes and other
entrees naturally you can find a variety of steaks of various qualities and sizes to suit all tastes
oh and just to add to the fun each restaurant tends to carry a regional menu item such as
crawfish in the louisiana restaurants one does have to wonder what native australians think about
all this i mean yum but you get the idea they must not mind too much otherwise there wouldn't be
nine successful outback steakhouse restaurants in australia the bloom and onion is serious business
onion ah the classic bloomin onion this tasty treat takes onion rings to the next level
fried in just the right seasonings it's served with a delicious mystery sauce that everyone has
tried to copy at home dude shut up that is awesome sauce outback steakhouse takes their bloomin onion
very seriously it earned its name because the salty and crunchy treat resembles a flower in
bloom every year outback orders seven tons of super colossal sized onions to supply
their restaurants each bloom and onion contains about 200 petals that make it perfect for sharing
originally all the onions were meticulously cut by hand then they were dipped in a seasoned batter
fried until perfectly golden brown and served with a special bloomin sauce containing 37 ingredients
eventually the bloom and onion became so popular that an actual tool was invented
to make the job more efficient resembling a large apple slicer the onion bloom slicer was also top
secret however it is now available everywhere so fans can make their own at home as we keep
moving on take a second to hit that like button would ya thank you next steaks need to be done
just right you know what they say about tenderloin always a risky option it's got
to be done just just right outback steakhouse has a super secret steak seasoning recipe it contains
a total of 17 ingredients most recipes we make at home have less than 10. yet when you go to outback
your steak alone consists of almost twice as many while that may seem a little extreme professional
and home chefs alike have been trying to recreate the recipe for years can anyone guess the secret
ingredient well an internet search will contain sites with varying versions there is a sort of
general consensus that many can agree on it seems to be that the steak seasoning is a
combination of salt paprika ground black pepper onion powder garlic powder cayenne pepper ground
coriander and turmeric some even think there's a little nutmeg and maybe even some brown sugar
in the mixture after seasoning your steak just right outback chooses one of two grilling styles
searing or wood fire grilling are the only acceptable ways to cook your steak at this eatery
sirloin steak is the most affordable option while keeping the right flavor and texture the best
quality steaks that can be found at outback steakhouse include the ribeye the prime rib
and the porterhouse outback used to offer steak flights which included three pieces of three ounce
sirloin with a variety of dipping sauces basically it was a delicious steak sampler surprisingly it
wasn't a popular option so it was taken off the menu we wouldn't be opposed if they brought that
option back bloomin brands owns several other familiar restaurants not sure that they'll let
us oh they should i own the place remember way back about five minutes ago when we told you
that after an initial slump outback steakhouse became successful quickly well because of that
success the founders formed a company called bloomin brands which led to the opening of other
affordable and delicious casual dining restaurants they own almost 1500 restaurants worldwide even
if you haven't ever enjoyed the eats at outback steakhouse chances are that you have been to a
restaurant owned by bloomin brands and didn't even know it ah that good huh aside from outback the
other bloomin eateries include carraba's italian grill bonefish grill fleming's prime steakhouse
and wine bar and the aussie grill by outback carraba's italian grill started out as a small
family-owned restaurant in texas after partnering to open 10 new carabas restaurants blumen brands
acquired the company in 1995. since then they have popped up all over nationwide a brazilian version
called abracio opened up so even those in south america can enjoy italian-american cuisine there
are now several locations in south and central america bonefish grill joined the group in 2001
and now delights patrons at almost 200 locations in 28 states while their specialty is wood-fired
fish customers can now visit select locations for a weekend brunch want something a little more
upscale fleming's prime steakhouse and wine bar is a little harder to find with only 64 locations
nationwide originally founded in california those with a passion for both steak and wine love this
place fans of outback that crave something a little fancier than casual family dining can
sample award-winning wine with their meal last but not least inspired by the tasty food from
outback steakhouse the aussie grill by outback is designed for those on the go customers this chain
has locations with drive-through options and even some food trucks no matter where you live chances
are that there is a bloomin brand restaurant near you they invested in american sports love sports
football and basketball are the decidedly american sports that outback steakhouse has been actively
involved in and in very big ways turns out outback steakhouse has the longest college
bowl sponsorship in history previously known as the hall of fame bowl the outback bowl has been
played every year new year's day since 1986. it's a big deal down in tampa florida there
are week-long events and celebrations like beach days and galas all leading up to the big game at
raymond james stadium sounds like the perfect time to break out your fan gear and plan a getaway in
the warmer southern climate outback has recently implemented a new program during march madness
that is both promotional and altruistic the outback steakhouse teammates program features
college basketball players and their all-time favorite outback meals the selected male and
female college athletes favorites are placed into meal bundles that are exclusively available
on the outback to go menu the proceeds go to the american cancer society through outback's
partnership with coaches versus cancer ah very nice that means that you can order your favorite
college athletes favorite meals while watching the games and know that you are doing some
good while you're at it outback gives back to the community bagel bagel outback steakhouse doesn't
just give back in march they are a company that likes to give year-round in 1997 they started a
campaign they called at outback we give back to those who serve they continuously raise money
for operation home front and have already donated millions of dollars one of the goals of operation
home front is to help formerly deployed active military and veterans work through the challenges
of readjusting to civilian life they also help military families with urgent needs like groceries
car payments and household bills need to fundraise for a local group outback steakhouse can help you
with that simply book the date of your event send out rsvps and a percentage of the sales will go to
your cause easy peasy that means that your crew gets to chow down on some bloomin onions and
thick juicy steak while raising some cash for your school dance troupe or community outreach program
sounds great to us they encourage you to take your food home i'll take that steak to go please
and thank you sometimes at the end of a long work week the last thing you want to do is get dressed
up and go sit in a noisy restaurant sometimes the best remedy for the week is to sit on your
comfy couch in your cozy pajamas while watching a movie a wonderful idea well the people at outback
understand that in 1997 they became the first restaurant to offer a curbside to go option it
was the best way to compete with the ever popular fast food restaurants it was a novel idea at the
time people just called in their order ahead of time and their perfectly packed up meal was
delivered to their car soon other restaurants like applebee's and red robin jumped on the bandwagon
now it's even easier because you can order online currently there are delivery options through
third-party delivery services like grubhub now you don't even have to trade your slippers for real
shoes before sitting down to a fantastic steak dinner outback steakhouse satanic cult so you're
not a cult i can't yeah ah the internet way too many people with way too much time on their hands
gotta love it it all started on twitter and of course everyone knows if it's posted on twitter
it must be legit someone out there posted a map of some outback steakhouse locations the tweet
showed how you can connect those points to create a pentagram a pentagram is a symbol that has been
used for centuries for different religions and cultures in pop culture it's mostly associated
with witchcraft and satanism you know how the internet loves a good conspiracy theory
so naturally this went viral dwight not everything is conspiracy theory others followed up by sharing
other screenshots of outback locations seemingly forming pentagrams around other cities such as
phoenix indianapolis atlanta cincinnati and new york city rumors began to swirl that outback
steakhouse was a front for a satanic cult well the connection does fit right everyone knows
stakes and evil go hand in hand anyway the real reason for those locations is more practical and
a lot less interesting the truth is that outback steakhouse caters to suburban families outside
large metro areas naturally the company wouldn't want to place restaurants too close together
so the spacing makes sense outback did join in on the fun and suggested that the restaurant
locations on the map form the shape of a bloomin onion now that's a clever way to turn a conspiracy
theory into a marketing tool s'more and it's more bite into more great videos just tap or click hit
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