advertisement BYÂ Michael Grothaus LOGIN SUBSCRIBE | FastCo Works Listen to this ArticleMore info 0:00 / 0:00 Fans of the Outback Steakhouse chain will be disappointed to learn that its parent company, Bloomin' Brands, has recently closed a number of locations. The closures are yet another sign that major restaurant chains are facing significant headwinds as costs increase and consumers grow increasingly cautious of how they spend their discretionary dollars. Here's what you need to know. What's happened? R ...