Outback Steakhouse closed permanently in Montrose: Read a statement from the company

MONTROSE, Ohio — The Outback Steakhouse restaurant along "Restaurant Hill" in Montrose has permanently closed.

Bloomin' Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, tells 3News the closure went into effect on Friday, Feb. 23. 

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"Closing a restaurant is never easy," Bloomin' Brands said in a statement provided to 3News Wednesday morning. "This was a business decision that is not a reflection of the management or staff. Some employees will have the opportunity to transfer. Those who do not will receive a severance package. We appreciate the community’s support over the past 30 years and hope to see you at our Macedonia or Cuyahoga Falls locations."

A sign on the restaurant's front door addresses the recent closure with the following message:

This location is now closed! 

Thank you for the years of support

Please visit our nearest open locations:

• 8250 Macedonia Commons Blvd. - Macedonia, OH
• 725 Howe Ave. - Cuyahoga Falls, OH

RELATED: Outback Steakhouse parent company closes 41 restaurants

This location is among 41 restaurant closures nationwide under Bloomin' Brands that were announced earlier this week.

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