End of an Era: Bahama Breeze Is Closing Restaurants Nationwide and Phasing Out After 30 Years⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Thinktank⁠ ⁠ Darden Restaurants revealed Tuesday that it plans to wind down its #BahamaBreeze brand, bringing an end to nearly three decades of Caribbean-themed dining.⁠ ⁠ The Orlando-based restaurant company said it will permanently close half of the chain’s footprint, shutting down 14 of Bahama Breeze’s 28 locations. The remaining restaurants will be transitioned into other concepts within Darden’s portfolio. According to the company, the locations slated for permanent closure will continue serving guests through April 5.⁠ ⁠ For the 14 restaurants being converted, Darden said the process will take an estimated 12 to 18 months. Those locations will remain open during most of the transition, with only temporary closures expected if renovations are required.⁠ ⁠ Darden did not disclose which of its brands will replace Bahama Breeze at the converted sites. Its portfolio includes Ol...