Outback Steakhouse, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, Florida, was founded in 1988 and completed its initial public offering in June 1991. Outback Steakhouse, Inc. is a company of restaurants that owns and operates Outback Steakhouse units throughout the United States as well as Carrabba’s Italian Grills and Lee Roy Selmon’s restaurants. The company also operates through joint venture agreements and existing franchise agreements for additional Outback restaurants (including international locations), Carrabba’s Italian Grills, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Outback Steakhouse, Inc. has a joint venture development relationship with Roy Yamaguchi, the chef and creator of Roy’s restaurants, located in the United States and Japan.