Dave Deno

Dave Deno is an American businessman and entrepreneur who had served as COO of Yum! Brands, Inc. and as the president of Quiznos. 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. After five years in service, he retired in May 2024, although he still operates as an independent director in Krispy Kreme, Inc. as of June 2024, a position he has held since 2016.
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 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. Deno is divorced and has three children.