Food Magazine January 2016 | Page 29

Outback ’ s facade in São Paulo
“ We are maintaining our growth pace , expanding 20 percent a year , breaking records in clients served and bringing new brands to Brazil ,” he explains .
In 2015 alone , 11 Brazilian Outback franchises and three new Abbraccio franchises were opened . Also in 2015 , the Mexcla brand opened an inaugural franchise at the Shopping Eldorado mall , representing the first concept of the group in the fast casual segment . After taking the CEO position of the Bloomin ’ Brands group in Brazil , Maroun aimed at guaranteeing continued operational excellence of the group . Along with the rest of the executive leadership , he decided to strengthen the brands with key management . For this purpose , the following individuals operate the group ’ s brands with a complete focus on people , quality , service
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