UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  November 15, 2013

BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 	 	 	
Delaware	001-35625	20-8023465	
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)	

2202 North West Shore Boulevard, Suite 500, Tampa, Florida 33607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  (813) 282-1225

 N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.	

On November 15, 2013 the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) increased its size from nine to ten members and appointed James R. Craigie to the Board. Mr. Craigie, age 60, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. since 2004 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2007.

Mr. Craigie will serve as a Class II director, which class will stand for re-election at the 2014 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Craigie was also appointed to the Board’s Audit Committee to replace Mindy Grossman, who will now serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee.

Mr. Craigie will participate in the Company’s standard outside director compensation program. Pursuant to this program, each member of the Board who is not an employee of the Company, founder of the Company or associated with Bain Capital, LLC or Catterton Partners receives an annual retainer of $90,000 and, for those serving as a member of the Audit Committee, an additional retainer of $10,000. In addition, such directors receive a grant of restricted stock units with a fair market value equal to $100,000 for each year of Board service. Upon attending his first Board meeting, Mr. Craigie will receive an initial grant pro-rated for the number of months that he will serve on the Board through the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders. One-third of the restricted stock units will vest on the date of each annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date. Mr. Craigie entered into the Company’s standard indemnification agreement, the form of which was filed as an exhibit to the Company's registration statement on Form S-1 filed on April 6, 2012, as amended (Registration No. 333-180615).

The Board has determined that Mr. Craigie satisfies the definition of “independent director” and the requirements for service on the Board’s Audit Committee under the Nasdaq listing standards.

On November 18, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Craigie to the Board. A copy of the press release is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 (d) Exhibits.

 	 	 	 	
 	Exhibit
Number	 	 
Description	
 	 	 	 	
 	99.1	 	Press release issued by the Company on November 18, 2013.	

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 	 	 	 	
                                          	                                         	BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.	
 	 	(Registrant)	

 Date: November 18, 2013	 	By:	/s/ Joseph J. Kadow	
 	 	 	Joseph J. Kadow	
 	 	 	Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer	

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 	 	NEWS	 	Exhibit 99.1	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Cathie Koch	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Vice President, Corporate Communications	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	(813) 830-5127	 	 	 	 	 	 	

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Appoints James R. Craigie to the Board of Directors

TAMPA, Fla. (November 18, 2013) - Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) today announced the appointment of James R. Craigie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) to its Board of Directors effective November 15, 2013. Mr. Craigie will also join the Audit Committee.

“Jim is a recognized leader of consumer brands and we are fortunate to have him join our Board of Directors,” said Elizabeth Smith, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Bloomin’ Brands. “Innovation, especially in competitive business environments, has been a key driver in Jim’s impressive career. His insight will help guide us as we continue to drive long-term growth and shareholder value,” said Ms. Smith.

“I admire the consumer appeal of this restaurant portfolio, and look forward to joining the Board of Directors,” said Mr. Craigie. “In addition, I’m confident that Liz’s domestic and international expertise will continue to help guide long-term sustainable growth.”

Mr. Craigie is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., a developer and marketer of a broad range of household and personal care consumer products and specialty products. He joined the company in 2004. He has also held senior management positions with Spalding and Kraft Foods and served with the U.S. Navy/Department of Energy as an officer for six years. Mr. Craigie is a member of the Board of Directors of Meredith Corporation, Solazyme Corporation and The Gettysburg Foundation.

About Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world.  The portfolio of five founder-inspired brands is comprised of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Roy’s with nearly 1,500 restaurants in 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 21 countries.  For more information, visit bloominbrands.com.

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