In 2005, the second Bradenton Outback Steakhouse opened at 4510 State Road 64 E. “We’re known for high quality, juicy steaks with your choice of big cuts and bold flavor, cooked just the way ...

Given Outback’s average unit volume of $3.3 million, a 2-percent increase is about $60,000, Weichmann said. “That’s about a seven-year pay-back,” he said.

Outback Steakhouse operated the site for 21 years until closing in 2015. “It would be very nice to see this building revamped and in use,” Commissioner Marc Spunt said, noting the building’s ...