Bahama Breeze: Why Are Locations Closing?

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

For years, Bahama Breeze has brought a taste of the tropics to diners across the U.S., serving up Caribbean-inspired cuisine and cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere. However, recent reports confirm that several locations are closing their doors, leaving customers wondering—why now?

Personally, I’m not a fan. Twice I’ve eaten there and found the food incredibly dry. Also, one location in Miami is located on Kendall Drive, probably one of the busiest streets in Miami, and always congested. To have their outdoor terrace facing a busy street where you can’t even hear conversations because of the traffic is not an enjoyable experience, not to mention not the best way to relax.

Is Bahama Breeze Closing?

The answer to the question of “Is Bahama Breeze closing?” is yes and no. Nothing permanent, it seems.

Per USA TODAY, fifteen Bahama Breeze locations have been closed. Unfortunately, businesses of all types are experiencing a shift in consumer habits. While these locations apparently were closed because they were underperforming, we will likely see more business closings as consumers are concerned about the economy.

A new poll conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of The Guardian reveals surprising statistics. The poll consisted of 2,012 adults, 75% said they are holding off on buying a new home, while 70% have held off on moving to a more expensive area.

Sixty-six percent are holding off on making a large purchase, 65% on upgrading their living situation, and 65% are holding off on having a child. Sixty-three percent are holding off on switching jobs.

The delays in switching jobs have even affected my household. I’m the perfect example. My wife and I wish to relocate to avoid the intense summer heat of Florida, and we have also reached our breaking point with hurricanes. But as I told her recently, assuming you can keep the same position with a relocation, if there is a downturn in the economy, the last one in is the first one out. It’s too risky a move right now.

So even though last year I spent more than two weeks without electricity in 100 hundred degree heat, all we can do is prepare, which I’ve been advocating in my blogs for months. While there’s the obvious of having my Honda generator tuned up, I’m waiting for an estimate on the costs of installing a manual hand pump for the well. Without electricity, as long as I have access to water, I can always shower multiple times a day to cool down.

With Hurricane Helene, because we were without water, I was concerned for my dog, Bella, that she might have a heat stroke. It did happen once before when we were living in Miami. It was after Hurricane Irma. My quick reaction stopped her seizure immediately. I jumped into the pool even though it was filled with debris, but it cooled her down instantly.

If I could have filled up the kiddie pool this time around, I would have one less issue to worry about. But without electricity, I have no access to water. Unfortunately, Bella passed earlier this year.

Finally, 61% are delaying their education, and 60% are delaying getting married. As I’ve said from the beginning, uncertainty causes people to hold back, and that hurts the economy. Chaos creates political instability, which leads to financial instability.

Bahama Breeze Locations Closing

Florida Locations

3989 Plaza Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32608
2088 9th St N, Naples, Florida 34102
1786 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
2750 Sawgrass Mills Cir, Sunrise, Florida 33323
3339 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, Florida 33306

Massachusetts

413 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsborough, Massachusetts 01879

Michigan

539 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, Michigan 48083

New Jersey Locations

520 Woodbridge Center Dr, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095
1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River, New Jersey 08753
101 NJ-23, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
1600 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, New Jersey 07652

Nevada

375 Hughes Center Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169

New York

612 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, New York 11755

Illinois

406 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

Tennessee

2830 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, Tennessee 38133

Stay healthy.

Alexander Hernandez

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