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Darden Winds Down Bahama Breeze, Closing 14 Restaurants and Converting 14 Others

Darden characterizes the move as portfolio realignment with minimal financial effect.

Overview

  • Fourteen Bahama Breeze locations will close permanently after operating through April 5, 2026, ending the 30-year-old brand.
  • The remaining 14 restaurants will be converted to other Darden concepts over the next 12–18 months, with temporary closures as needed.
  • Darden has not disclosed which brands will replace the sites slated for conversion.
  • Conversion activity is heavily concentrated in Florida, with about ten locations in the Orlando area and additional sites in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
  • The company says it expects no material impact on financial results and will prioritize placing affected team members across its portfolio.