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Dave Deno, as shown by Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce[1]

Dave Deno (b. 1956 or 1957)[2] is an American businessman and entrepreneur who had served as COO of Yum! Brands, Inc.[3] and as the president of Quiznos.[4] He was appointed as CEO of Bloomin' Brands and a member of its Board of Directors in April 2019 after serving as the company's CFO and CAO since November 2013.[5][6] After five years in service, he retired in May 2024,[7][8][9] although he still operates as an independent director in Krispy Kreme, Inc. as of June 2024, a position he has held since 2016.[10][11][12]

Joining Bloomin' Brands in 2012 and starting a proliferating 12-year career there, as its CEO in 2019-2024 he was responsible for developing and executing the company's long-term objectives, growth strategies, and initiatives for its portfolio of casual and fine-dining brands, which include Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, and Aussie Grill by Outback. He received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science at Macalester College (for which he would later serve in a role of Chairman of the Board) in 1979 and a master's degree in business administration at the University of Michigan in 1982. In 2014, he was interviewed for The Mac Weekly, his alma mater's student periodical.[13] Deno is divorced and has three children.[citation needed]

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