Carrabba's Italian Grill (or simply Carrabba's) is an American restaurant chain featuring Italian-American cuisine, owned and operated by Bloomin' Brands and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. As of December 31, 2011, there were 231 company-owned locations along with one franchised location.
The chain was founded on December 26, 1986 by John Charles "Johnny" Carrabba, III and his uncle Damian Mandola. Together, they opened the first restaurant on Kirby Drive in Houston, Texas. A second location was opened soon after at the intersection of Woodway and Voss street. After a considerable enlargement of the restaurant, it was renamed "Rosie Carrabba's" in honor of Damian's sister Rose. Johnny Carrabba and his family are still the proprietors of both original locations.
In January 1993, under a joint venture with Outback Steakhouse, Inc. (the predecessor to Bloomin' Brands), 10 new Carrabba's locations were opened in Houston and Florida. Two years later, OSI acquired the rights to develop the Carrabba's chain nationwide.
Zwei Herzen Ein Rhythmus
Schenk' mir lichte Blicke
(90%: give me brief glances)
Und mehr als eine nacht
(90%: and more than one night)
Staerke meine Gleider
(100%: strengthen my organs)
Und gib mir neue Kraft
(100%: and give me new power)
Zwei Herzen, Ein Rhythmus
(100%: two hearts, one rhythm)
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