The co-developer of a prominent downtown Birmingham property says he hopes to fill the vacancy left by the departure of a national franchise quickly.
Developer Dick Schmalz of RGS Properties said the decision by Outback Steakhouse to leave the 20 Midtown development at 20th Street South was not specific to Birmingham.
The restaurant, along with Outback’s Inverness location on U.S. 280., closed Sunday, as well as other Outback restaurants in six states, according to Restaurant Business Online…