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Bahama Breeze to Close All Locations Amid Dining Struggles

2/4/2026

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Bahama Breeze, the Caribbean-themed dining chain owned by Darden Restaurants, will close all 28 locations by April 5, 2026, after nearly 30 years.
Darden Restaurants announced closures and planned to convert half the Bahama Breeze locations.
The move follows a year of declining performance and closures.
The closures reflect broader struggles in the casual dining sector.

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Bahama Breeze, the Caribbean-themed dining chain owned by Darden Restaurants, will close all 28 locations by April 5, 2026, after nearly 30 years.
Darden Restaurants announced closures and planned to convert half the Bahama Breeze locations.
The move follows a year of declining performance and closures.
The closures reflect broader struggles in the casual dining sector.