Overview
- The 14 restaurants slated to close will continue operating through April 5, 2026.
- The remaining 14 locations are scheduled for conversion over the next 12–18 months and will operate as Bahama Breeze until temporary closures for remodeling are needed.
- Darden has not disclosed which of its brands will replace the conversion sites.
- The company published a location-by-location list for closures and conversions, with many conversion sites clustered around Orlando, Florida.
- Darden says it will prioritize supporting affected employees, including placing as many as possible in roles across its portfolio.