US EditionBahama Breeze in Schaumburg Among 15 Locations Abruptly Closed
- Bahama Breeze closed 15 restaurants across multiple states the week of May 12, with Florida having the most closures at five locations.
- The closures followed a difficult year marked by a 7.7% sales decline and a steep drop in American consumer sentiment reported by the University of Michigan.
- Darden Restaurants, which owns Bahama Breeze and other chains like Olive Garden, said the closures let the brand focus on its highest-performing locations amid broader casual dining challenges.
- Consulting president Maeve Webster explained that shutting down underperforming locations can benefit the entire restaurant chain more than investing in their turnaround, as focusing resources on stronger sites helps maintain the brand’s overall strength.
- The restaurant closures highlight persistent struggles in casual dining, as inflation reduces disposable income, causing diners to leave brands catering to lower and middle-income families.
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Bahama Breeze in Schaumburg among 15 locations abruptly closed
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The Bahama Breeze Island Grille in Schaumburg is among 15 locations that were abruptly closed nationwide this week. According to USA Today, a Darden Restaurants spokesperson confirmed the closures across multiple states. “Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests,” Darden Senior Communications Specialist Kiara Buckner said in a statement. “However, we believe this is the right de…
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