1. Does Outback Steakhouse have any substantial impacts for their growth expansion plans?

2. Identify Outback Steakhouse performance surrounding these key issues:

o Restaurant expansion

o Operating efficiency

o Growth strategy

o Customer retention

o Cultural Considerations

o Restaurant sales

o Com petition

3. Conduct additional research as necessary to provide the most up to date perspective on this case. Search for the following information:

o Annual Report

o SEC Form 10-K

o Annual Shareholders Proxy Statement

o Competitive/Industry Information

4. Use the written case analysis format to present findings from the case analysis. The case analysis should :

o Include the following sections:

1. Executive Summary

2. Statement of the Problem

3. Causes of the Problem

4. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions, Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification.