Darden Restaurants Inc. has announced a corporate reorganization involving its Bahama Breeze brand. After exploring strategic alternatives, the company will permanently close 14 Bahama Breeze locations by April 5, 2026, and convert the remaining 14 restaurants into other Darden brands over the next 12 to 18 months. Darden has not disclosed which brands will replace Bahama Breeze at these sites but emphasized its commitment to supporting affected employees by finding them roles within the company’s portfolio. The company does not expect these changes to have a material impact on its financial results.

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