BAHAMA Breeze will close all of its remaining locations after 30 years in business.
The Caribbean-themed chain confirmed its total shutdown on Tuesday, adding its last day of operation will be April 5.
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Bahama Breeze Island Grille will be closing down all of its remaining locationsCredit: Alamy
Bahama Breeze is owned by Darden restaurants, who also run Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.
Bosses confirmed its remaining 28 locations will be gone by the Spring.
Half of the restaurants will be gone for good; the remaining locations will be converted into one of their sister sites, CNN reports.
It comes a year after Bahama Breeze closed around a third of its restaurants.
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Bahama Breeze currently operates in Delaware, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Darden said in a statement: “The company believes the conversion locations are great sites that will benefit several of the brands in its portfolio.
“Going forward, the primary focus will continue to be on supporting team members, including placing as many as possible in roles within the Darden portfolio.”
MCDONALD’S CLOSING
McDonald’s will close a popular 40-year-old location next month after decades of service.
The fast food giant will axe its restaurant in Derwood, Maryland, on March 15.
McDonald’s took over the location in the mid-1980s, after it had been both a Roy Rodgers and a Hardee’s.
It is not known what will become of the 3,600 square foot site, but a resident, Irene Johnson, has organized a meetup before the final day.
The meetup is designed to give the community a final chance to stop by and share their memories of the location.
WENDY’S REPLACED
A shutttered Wendy’s restaurant is to be replaced by a popular chicken shop chain, bosses have confirmed.
The diner in Gulf Breeze, Florida, closed its doors for good after it was confirmed hundreds of outlets would be going at the end of 2025.
Now, local officials have confirmed the spot will soon be Alabama-based chain Foosackly’s.
They said in a statement: “The City of Gulf Breeze is pleased to welcome Foosackly’s, a popular, family-owned fast-casual restaurant known for its fresh chicken fingers and strong community following, to Gulf Breeze Proper.
“Foosackly’s will be located in the former Wendy’s building, bringing new energy and investment to a well-traveled commercial corridor in the heart of the City.”
Foosackly’s is expected to open later this year.
SUBWAY TROUBLES
A majpr Subway franchisee filed for bankruptcy last month after some financial woes.
It has around 43 locations, and it remains unclear whether these will be sold off or closed for good as a result.
Michael Fay, owner of Subway operator MTF Enterprises, submitted the Chapter 11 filing and cited between $1 million and $10 million in debt.
MTF has its restaurants for the fast food giant spread across Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, per Restaurant Dive.
PANERA BREAD GONE
Panera Bread is closing one of its spots in the Franklin area of Massachusetts in March, eliminating 92 jobs.
The employees, who are not part of a union, were notified of the closure in late January.
Panera Bread is offering severance pay to those affected in Massachusetts, and is hosting a job fair for them on February 23.
A spokesperson for the company told the Boston Business Journal: “We deeply value our team members and are committed to supporting them through this transition with resources, career opportunities and guidance.”
The closure comes as part of Panera Bread‘s switch to a “par-bake” system, meaning partially baked.
Bahama Breeze is owned by Darden restaurants, who also run Olive Garden and LongHorn SteakhouseCredit: Alamy
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