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Darden Restaurants to Close Bahama Breeze Locations

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,500 OF 191,105 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: various locations in the United States.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Darden Restaurants, Inc. has announced the closure of its Bahama Breeze brand, resulting in the layoff of approximately 1,500 employees across various locations in the United States. The decision comes as part of a strategic shift to focus on more profitable brands within the company's portfolio. The closures are expected to take effect by October 1, 2023. Darden's management indicated that the move is aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency and profitability. This significant reduction in workforce highlights the challenges faced by the restaurant industry in the current economic climate.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. cut 1,500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.8% of the 191,105 people Darden Restaurants, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 8 layoff events at Darden Restaurants, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,151 employees.

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Darden Restaurants, Inc.DRI
Consumer Cyclical · 191,105 employees
8
EVENTS TRACKED
2,501
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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