One of the most important guides to our success at Outback Steakhouse is “Serious Food.” This statement means having a progressive menu featuring menu items such as the NEW Crowned Victoria’s Filet and the Bronzed Chicken and Shrimp with Corn Cakes. “Serious Food” also refers to the quality of the food provided to our guests. "Outback Steakhouse is only open for dinner because it takes the staff the entire morning to prepare all of the fresh-made dressings and sauces, fresh cut vegetables, and croutons from scratch as well as our delicious chocolate sauce," explains Shaughness. The dedicated staff also hand-peels shrimp and only uses the finest, freshest ingredients. Great-tasting, high-quality food is the top priority for the staff...along with providing a great environment in which to enjoy the scrumptious menu items.

"Outback Steakhouse understands that with our guests' busy lifestyles, we all want to relax at the end of a hard day with family and friends. That is why Outback provides an environment that is friendly to all patrons -- including our littlest fans to our devoted seniors," explains Shaughness. Outback offers great pricing and the same great quality on its “Joey Menu,” as well as on its newer-more sophisticated drinks, such as the Strawberry Kiwi Frozen Lemonade.

Outback Steakhouse also understands that sometimes the best remedy for a hard day is to go home to a dinner already prepared. "This is why Outback offers Curbside TakeAway, a service in which our guests can place an order with a friendly Outbacker," says Shaughness. "An Outbacker will greet TakeAway customers at their cars, double and triple check the order for perfection, and have customers on their way in just minutes."

Outback has made the Curbside TakeAway process even easier by introducing online ordering. Customers can order any item on the menu from the comfort of their home or office by visiting www.outback.com and following a locator to the Cumming, GA location. "So whether we're providing a great environment to relax in, or providing food for customers to enjoy in their own environment, Outback Steakhouse always makes sure to make every trip, call, or click enjoyable," promises Shaughness.

All of these great services are only accomplished with the hard work of a dedicated staff. Outback Steakhouse offers a great work environment in which employees enjoy the benefits of having a flexible schedule, a fun place to work and the opportunity to be with friends. Meal discounts are yet another perk for becoming an awesome Outbacker.

A top priority of Outback Steakhouse is to help the neighboring community. As is stated in the Outback Handbook, one of the restaurant's commitments is to deliver “active presence and support” to its community of neighbors. “Active presence and support means being involved in our neighborhood and maintaining an active and visible presence as well. It is continually identifying and acting on opportunities to give back to the community and make it a better place to live, have fun and do business," explains Shaughness. He continues, "It is supporting our neighbors and neighborhoods in tangible and intangible ways. We take pride in our neighborhood. Delivering on this commitment makes the community proud of us and drives us closer to our goal of being a valued corporate citizen and neighbor." "Because we keep our commitment to our neighborhoods, they welcome and support us. Our neighbors hold each of us accountable for delivering on our commitment,” continues Shaughness.

The staff at Outback Steakhouse delivers on their community commitments by gladly feeding the hard-working volunteers of Hurricane Katrina, offering 'Joey Tours' for our growing children and supporting our troops as they return from their journeys.

So whether its providing great food, a relaxing environment, a great place to work or dedicated community involvement, Outback Steakhouse in Cumming delivers. And the restaurant always strives to carry out three commitments to their customers through this well-known mantra: “Serious Food, Concentrated Service, and a No Rules, Just Right approach to dining.”

Visit Outback Steakhouse on Markplace Boulevard in Cumming, located just beyond the intersection of Buford Dam Road and Marketplace Boulevard, in the Kohl's shopping center.