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flag Bahama Breeze is closing all 28 locations by April 2026, with half converted to other Darden brands.

flag Bahama Breeze, a Caribbean-themed dining chain founded in 1996, is closing all 28 of its remaining locations by April 5, 2026, Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced. flag Fourteen locations will permanently close, while the other 14 will be converted into other Darden brands, though the specific brands were not disclosed. flag The move follows Darden’s 2025 decision that Bahama Breeze was no longer a strategic priority. flag Conversions will occur over 12 to 18 months, with affected restaurants continuing operations until temporary closures for renovations. flag Darden plans to offer affected employees positions within its other restaurant brands. flag The closures are part of broader industry trends, as chains like Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Jack in the Box have also shuttered underperforming locations amid economic pressures.

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