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Acquisitions (Limited Partnership Interests - Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2015
Sep. 27, 2015
Jun. 28, 2015
Mar. 29, 2015
Dec. 28, 2014
Sep. 28, 2014
Jun. 29, 2014
Mar. 30, 2014
Dec. 27, 2015
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Business acquisition [Line Items]                      
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands $ 17,702 $ 16,811 $ 32,226 $ 60,588 $ 22,409 $ (11,443) $ 26,391 $ 53,733 $ 127,327 $ 91,090 $ 208,367
Decrease in Bloomin’ Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests                 $ (306) (10,426)  
Change from net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands and transfers to noncontrolling interests                   79,428  
Limited partnerships [Member]                      
Business acquisition [Line Items]                      
Decrease in Bloomin’ Brands additional paid-in capital for purchase of limited partnership interests                   $ (11,662)