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Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants
Darden will close half of Bahama Breeze's 28 locations by April 5 and convert the others to its other brands within 12-18 months, citing strategic realignment.
- On Feb. 3, 2026, Darden Restaurants announced it will permanently close 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants and convert the other 14 locations to different Darden brands.
- After completing a strategic review, Darden Restaurants, Inc. found Bahama Breeze was no longer a priority after abruptly closing about one-third of its locations last year.
- Ten of the 14 conversion locations are in the Orlando area, with the addresses listed in the company release, but Darden said it is not disclosing which brands will replace them.
- The 14 closing locations will operate through April 5, 2026, and Darden said it will prioritize supporting affected team members while expecting no material financial impact; its stock has risen 8% this year.
- Founded in 1996, Bahama Breeze is ending its roughly 30-year run amid limited U.S. Caribbean food popularity, high real-estate costs, and weaker spending by consumers earning less than $50,000.
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Much of the restaurants that will close will change brand to Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Bahama Breeze to close all its restaurants
Darden Restaurants announced on Tuesday that it will close its Bahama Breeze chain after nearly 30 years in operation.The Orlando-based company said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands.Restaurants designated for permanent closure will continue operating through April 5, Darden said.RESTAURANT GIANT FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY UNDER MASSIVE DEBT SHORTLY AFT…
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