Darden Restaurants, based in Orlando, has announced that 14 of Bahama Breeze’s 28 restaurants will close permanently, with operations continuing through April 5. The company plans to convert the other 14 locations into different Darden concepts over the next 12 to 18 months, with temporary closures as needed during the transition.

The company did not specify which brands will replace the Bahama Breeze locations, but Darden’s portfolio includes Olive Garden, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Eddie V’s, among others. In a press release, Darden said the conversion sites are “great locations that will benefit several of the brands in its portfolio.”

Darden emphasized support for employees affected by the closures, stating it will work to place as many team members as possible in roles within other restaurants in the company’s network.

The 14 restaurants set for permanent closure are located in Delaware, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington. Most of the sites to be converted are in Florida, with additional locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The move marks the end of Bahama Breeze’s nearly 30-year run and reflects Darden’s ongoing strategy to streamline its operations and focus on higher-performing brands within its portfolio.