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Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants
- On Feb. 3, 2026, Darden Restaurants completed its exploration of strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze, deciding to close 14 locations and convert 14 others into portfolio brands.
- After earlier signals that the 28 Bahama Breeze restaurants no longer fit long-term growth priorities, Darden explored a potential sale or conversion following earlier abrupt closures.
- The final day of operations is April 5, 2026, with closures in Delaware, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, plus two in Pennsylvania and five in Florida.
- Darden said it will prioritize supporting affected team members and placing them within its portfolio, adding management does not expect a material financial impact, while shares traded higher on Tuesday.
- Per a Dec. 18 press release, the company projects 65 to 70 new restaurant openings in fiscal 2026 and said conversion locations represent attractive real estate that should benefit several portfolio brands as part of sharpening its brand mix and emphasizing scalable concepts.
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Orlando SentinelDarden to close all remaining Bahama Breeze locations
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday it would be closing all of its remaining Bahama Breeze locations nationwide, ending the brand after 30 years. Half of the 28 Bahama Breeze locations across the country will be converted into Darden’s other restaurant brands over the next 12 to 18 months and are expected to continue operating until any temporary closures are needed to convert them, the company said. The other 14 will be permanent…
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