Darden to close all remaining Bahama Breeze locations
Orlando Sentinel • • business
Key Points:
- Darden Restaurants announced it will close all 28 Bahama Breeze locations nationwide, ending the brand after 30 years, with half converted to other Darden brands and the rest closing permanently by April 5.
- The company expects the closures to have minimal financial impact and plans to support affected employees by placing them in other roles within its portfolio.
- Bahama Breeze was once a highly successful Caribbean-themed restaurant, especially in Florida, but has struggled recently due to limited popularity of Caribbean cuisine and high real estate costs.
- Industry challenges such as inflation and changing consumer spending habits, particularly among younger adults, have also contributed to the brand's decline.
- Darden is focusing on strengthening its existing brands and exploring new concepts to attract
