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Darden to Close 28 Bahama Breeze, Convert 14 Locations

4/5/2026

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Darden Restaurants will close all 28 Bahama Breeze locations this Sunday.
Darden will convert 14 Bahama Breeze locations into other brands to place team members in other roles.
The closures affect Bahama Breeze locations in six states, including Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
Darden plans to open 65 new restaurants across its brands by May.
Potential conversions may include Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

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Darden Restaurants will close all 28 Bahama Breeze locations this Sunday.
Darden will convert 14 Bahama Breeze locations into other brands to place team members in other roles.
The closures affect Bahama Breeze locations in six states, including Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
Darden plans to open 65 new restaurants across its brands by May.
Potential conversions may include Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.