Summary
Darden Restaurants announced it will close all 28 Bahama Breeze locations. Fourteen restaurants will close by April 2026, and the other 14 will be converted into different Darden brands by 2027. The decision follows a decrease in Bahama Breeze's sales and a move away from the brand being a strategic priority.
Key Facts
- Darden Restaurants owns Bahama Breeze, along with other brands like Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse.
- Darden will close 14 Bahama Breeze locations permanently by April 2026.
- The other 14 locations will be converted into different brands within the Darden group by 2027.
- Locations closing are in states such as Florida, Georgia, and Washington.
- Darden plans to help affected employees find new jobs within their other restaurant brands.
- Bahama Breeze sales dropped by 7.7 percent in 2024.
- The brand is no longer a strategic priority for Darden Restaurants.
- Darden previously closed 15 Bahama Breeze locations in May 2025.
