Outback Picked Winner?

BlueHerons · 12-28-2012, 11:10 AM

I just finished talking with my husband who retired from Outback Steakhouse in the mid 2000s.

He said because of the huge difference in the cost of onions and shrimp, OSI would never offer a freebee like shrimp if they thought Michigan would win the game.

It would cost them way too much money.

So it looks like Outback Steakhouse has money riding on this game and they've picked South Carolina!

Go Cocks!

catdaddy66 · 12-28-2012, 11:41 AM

Interesting thought. Anyone care to post the normal Tampa area price of each appetizer for comparison? Thanks!

CockyInGA · 12-28-2012, 11:54 AM

Outback Website - Online ordering for Pickup - Put in City / Zip Code.

From the menu...

Bloomin' Onion: $6.99
Coconut Shrimp: $8.79

Roughly $2 more list price for the shrimp, but who knows that their "at cost" price is.

If you want to keep with this logic, you could go so far as to even say they picked shrimp as one of the freebies knowing that lots of people (like myself) might potentially be allergic to shrimp (and yes, it sucks, especially when you find out when you're 31).

I call shenanigans ;)

trapper82 · 12-28-2012, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CockyInGA

Outback Website - Online ordering for Pickup - Put in City / Zip Code.

From the menu...

Bloomin' Onion: $6.99
Coconut Shrimp: $8.79

Roughly $2 more list price for the shrimp, but who knows that their "at cost" price is.

If you want to keep with this logic, you could go so far as to even say they picked shrimp as one of the freebies knowing that lots of people (like myself) might potentially be allergic to shrimp (and yes, it sucks, especially when you find out when you're 31).

I call shenanigans ;)

The at cost still has to be a lot cheaper than shrimp, I think we are on to something here.

BlueHerons · 12-28-2012, 01:05 PM

I guess let me rephrase this.

My husband retired as an executive with OSI. He knows the wholesale and futures cost of onions and shrimp.

The COST of the onions and shrimp is what is relevent here not what they charge for each (however the profit margin for the onion is much higher than that for the shrimp).

Outback is definitely betting that South Carolina will will. Tim Gannon isn't a fool.

roosterdave · 12-28-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHerons

I guess let me rephrase this.

My husband retired as an executive with OSI. He knows the wholesale and futures cost of onions and shrimp.

The COST of the onions and shrimp is what is relevent here not what they charge for each (however the profit margin for the onion is much higher than that for the shrimp).

Outback is definitely betting that South Carolina will will. Tim Gannon isn't a fool.

OSI knows what's up!!

2000grad · 12-28-2012, 02:26 PM

I used to be an assistant manager of a steakhouse chain and I can confirm that the cost of the food for onions is substantially lower than that of shrimp...even if you purchase medium sized shrimp

COCKYTALKIN · 12-28-2012, 02:37 PM

Interesting insight. Makes sense.

HeadCockFan · 12-28-2012, 03:00 PM

Maybe on that day, they switch from regular shrimp to a mysterious box from the freezer with chinese writing all over it, that is full of "shrimp product".

mick66 · 12-28-2012, 03:11 PM

Finally a nefarious plot that benefits me, and all I'll get is a 6,000 calorie onion.

Next Year · 12-28-2012, 03:23 PM

What is the promotion?

TheManInBlack · 12-28-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Next Year

What is the promotion?

Think its 'if usc wins, everyone gets a free blooming onion on Jan 2nd. If Mich wins, everyone gets free shrimp something o rather on Jan 2nd'

uscgamecocks88 · 12-28-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheManInBlack

Think its 'if usc wins, everyone gets a free blooming onion on Jan 2nd. If Mich wins, everyone gets free shrimp something o rather on Jan 2nd'

Coconut shrimp. Bloomin onion is much better. And because of the price, looks like Outback is picking South Carolina!

But, is the BO good for you? Of course not. Is it good? Hell yes.

Steeler7588 · 12-28-2012, 03:51 PM

The Bloomin' Onion has to be much more popular normally than the Coconut Shrimp. Maybe more people would pass on the shrimp even it was free, and thus would make it roughly equivalent in cost to Outback?

Besides, if they were trying to go for the cheapest cost, why not assign something like the cheese fries to Michigan? Seems a little silly that they'd think we would win and go with a more expensive food for their underdog. Giving both teams a low cost appetizer seems like a win-win.

Kickerspl80 · 12-28-2012, 06:17 PM

Deep too thinking youre

me4USC · 12-28-2012, 06:47 PM

Is this promo being offered only in Tampa?

JaxcockFL · 12-28-2012, 08:30 PM

Is the labor cost about the same?

You can have an item that costs less, but requires more labor to prepare.

Blackland · 12-28-2012, 09:03 PM

Whoever wins you lose if you order either app. They are both full of fat, trans fat, sugar, starch, gluten and sodium. My guess is the shrimp have more transfat with the coconut, the onion thing is not much better (2010 calories).

unmeaty · 12-28-2012, 10:44 PM

OSI = Onions and Shrimp, Inc.?

uscgamecocks88 · 12-29-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by me4USC

Is this promo being offered only in Tampa?

No, im pretty sure its all Outback restaurants nationwide

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12-28-2012, 11:10 AM	#1
BlueHerons Walk On Female Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 57 CockyCash: 500	Outback Picked Winner? I just finished talking with my husband who retired from Outback Steakhouse in the mid 2000s. He said because of the huge difference in the cost of onions and shrimp, OSI would never offer a freebee like shrimp if they thought Michigan would win the game. It would cost them way too much money. So it looks like Outback Steakhouse has money riding on this game and they've picked South Carolina! Go Cocks!

12-28-2012, 11:41 AM	#2
catdaddy66 Former Walk On in-law Male Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 3,138 CockyCash: 397	Re: Outback Picked Winner? Interesting thought. Anyone care to post the normal Tampa area price of each appetizer for comparison? Thanks! __________________

12-28-2012, 11:54 AM	#3
CockyInGA Winning Anyway. Male Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 775 CockyCash: 200	Re: Outback Picked Winner? Outback Website - Online ordering for Pickup - Put in City / Zip Code. From the menu... Bloomin' Onion: $6.99 Coconut Shrimp: $8.79 Roughly $2 more list price for the shrimp, but who knows that their "at cost" price is. If you want to keep with this logic, you could go so far as to even say they picked shrimp as one of the freebies knowing that lots of people (like myself) might potentially be allergic to shrimp (and yes, it sucks, especially when you find out when you're 31). I call shenanigans ;) __________________ Football Attendance Record: 5-0 Last edited by CockyInGA; 12-28-2012 at 12:14 PM.

12-28-2012, 01:05 PM	#5
BlueHerons Walk On Female Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 57 CockyCash: 500	Re: Outback Picked Winner? I guess let me rephrase this. My husband retired as an executive with OSI. He knows the wholesale and futures cost of onions and shrimp. The COST of the onions and shrimp is what is relevent here not what they charge for each (however the profit margin for the onion is much higher than that for the shrimp). Outback is definitely betting that South Carolina will will. Tim Gannon isn't a fool.

12-28-2012, 02:26 PM	#7
2000grad Unofficial WDW Expert Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC Posts: 16,431 CockyCash: 1000468	Re: Outback Picked Winner? I used to be an assistant manager of a steakhouse chain and I can confirm that the cost of the food for onions is substantially lower than that of shrimp...even if you purchase medium sized shrimp __________________ BLOG

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COCKYTALKIN 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia Posts: 4,003 CockyCash: 24590296	Re: Outback Picked Winner? Interesting insight. Makes sense.

12-28-2012, 03:00 PM	#9
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12-28-2012, 03:11 PM	#10
mick66 Two Deep Male Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hatteras Posts: 1,061 CockyCash: 500	Re: Outback Picked Winner? Finally a nefarious plot that benefits me, and all I'll get is a 6,000 calorie onion.

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