Multiconcept operator Bloomin’ Brands is in the market for a new chief executive officer. That’s because David Deno, Bloomin’ Brands' current CEO has announced his plans to retire.

He has spent 12 years with the company and in 2019 Deno became Bloomin’ Brands CEO. Deno will remain in his role until Bloomin’ Brands hires his successor, per a company release.

“David has strengthened the financial foundation at Bloomin’ Brands through better profitability and a stronger balance sheet, which is especially impressive given nearly half of his CEO tenure was during COVID,” said Michael Mohan, Chairman of the Bloomin’ Brands Board of Directors. “He is also credited with optimizing our international presence, especially in Brazil.”

Added Mohan, “Conversations regarding the timing of this transition began in 2023 as a normal course of succession planning.”