09:52 AM EST, 02/03/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Darden Restaurants ( DRI ) said Tuesday that it has completed mulling strategic alternatives for Bahama Breeze ( DRI ) restaurant chain.

The company said it is permanently closing 14 Bahama Breeze ( DRI ) restaurants and converting the remaining 14 locations into another Darden brand.

Darden said the decision is not expected to have a material impact on the company's financial results.

The restaurants up for closure are expected to operate until April 5, while the others will be converted over the next 12 to 18 months, the company said.

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