Overview
- Fourteen Bahama Breeze restaurants will close permanently, operating through April 5, 2026.
- Fourteen remaining locations will be converted to other Darden concepts over the next 12 to 18 months, with temporary shutdowns as needed during renovations.
- Darden has not disclosed which of its brands will replace the conversion sites, many of which are in Florida.
- The company says it will prioritize placing affected employees in roles across its portfolio.
- Darden does not expect the closures and conversions to have a material impact on its financial results after previously downsizing the brand in 2025.