US EditionBahama Breeze in Schaumburg Among 15 Locations Abruptly Closed
- Bahama Breeze closed 15 restaurants abruptly the week of May 12 across multiple states, including Florida, New Jersey, and Illinois.
- The closures followed a difficult year marked by a 7.7% sales decline and poor casual dining market conditions influenced by shrinking disposable income.
- Affected employees may seek positions at nearby Darden restaurants or receive severance, while the chain retains 29 locations to focus resources.
- Darden Restaurants described the decision to close certain locations as appropriate, with Menu Matters president Maeve Webster noting that shutting down underperforming sites can sometimes benefit the overall brand more than investing in attempts to turn them around.
- This strategic reduction aims to improve Bahama Breeze’s brand strength and consistency, reflecting broader challenges facing casual dining amid low consumer sentiment and inflation.
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Bahama Breeze in Schaumburg among 15 locations abruptly closed
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The Bahama Breeze Island Grille in Schaumburg is among 15 locations that were abruptly closed nationwide this week. According to USA Today, a Darden Restaurants spokesperson confirmed the closures across multiple states. “Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests,” Darden Senior Communications Specialist Kiara Buckner said in a statement. “However, we believe this is the right de…
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