FILE- Exterior of a Bahama Breeze location (Jim Roof 770-476-8553, Darden Restaurants)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Fewer than a dozen Bahama Breeze locations are still in operation, though they’ll soon be replaced by new restaurants, according to USA Today.
Earlier this year, Darden Restaurants — the Florida company behind the chain — revealed that Bahama Breeze was “no longer a strategic priority,” with all locations set to be either sold or converted into other existing Darden brands.
[RELATED: Sanford Bahama Breeze restaurant shuts down permanently]
However, Darden Restaurants reportedly confirmed on Aug. 27 when several of these conversion locations are set to close, when they’ll reopen, and what new brand they’ll reopen as.
Per USA Today, that list is as follows:
Bahama Breeze LocationConverting ToEffective Close DateExpected Reopening DateKennesaw, GACheddar’s Scratch KitchenAug. 30Sept. 23Fayetteville, NCChuy’sSept. 7Sept. 28Orlando, FL (Grand National)Olive GardenSept. 28Oct. 19Altamonte Springs, FLYard HouseOct. 17Nov. 18Charleston, SCChuy’sOct. 26Nov. 18Lutz, FL (Wesley Chapel)Yard HouseNov. 7Dec. 9Orlando, FL (Lake Buena Vista)Yard HouseFeb. 2027March 2027Tampa, FLYard HouseFeb. 2027March 2027Orlando, FL (International Drive)Chuy’sApril 2027May 2027Ft. Myers, FLYard HouseMay 2027June 2027
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