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5d ago

Darden Restaurants Considers Sale or Conversion of Bahama Breeze Chain

A strategic review determined the Caribbean-themed concept no longer fits Darden’s portfolio, prompting resource reallocation toward its higher-performing Italian and steakhouse chains.

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Darden Restaurants has announced the closure of Bahama Breeze, citing a lack of strategic priority.

Overview

  • CEO Rick Cardenas said Darden will review strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze, including a possible sale or conversion to other concepts.
  • May closures of 15 underperforming outlets cut the chain’s size to 28 restaurants across eight states.
  • Management concluded the Caribbean-themed brand no longer aligns with Darden’s core portfolio and will forego further investment.
  • Darden expressed confidence that Bahama Breeze could find new growth under different ownership.
  • The chain’s review coincided with Darden reporting a 10.6% increase in Q4 sales to $3.27 billion and projecting 7–8% growth for fiscal 2026.