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BAHAMA BREEZEFACT SHEETDescription:History:Menu:BuildingFeatures:Bahama Breeze is the casual dining restaurant that brings you the feeling of aCaribbean escape, offering the food, drink and atmosphere you’d find in theislands.Known nationally for popularizing many Caribbean-inspired foods in the UnitedStates, Bahama Breeze is now in its 14th year, operating 25 restaurants in 12states.Reflecting the growing popularity of Caribbean and Latin flavors, Bahama Breezecontinues to set the standard for island-inspired dishes with a menu of familiarfavorites, including seafood, chicken and steak accented with the flavorful andcolorful ingredients you would find in the islands. Entrée prices range from about$7.00 to $21.00.Spacious dining room is decorated with rich woods, warm lighting, vibrant fabrics,high ceilings and lush greenery.Guests can enjoy a tropical drink at the large bar or the outdoor deck and dine tothe soothing sounds of live, island music.Awards:Employment:Bahama Breeze has won numerous culinary awards, including “Excellent”Zagat ratings and Caribbean Culinary Federation competition first-placeawards.Bahama Breeze restaurants employ about 115 team members per restaurant.Locations:Subsidiary of:Web site:Atlanta, GA (3 restaurants); Baltimore, MD; Cherry Hill, NJ; Cleveland, OH;Detroit, MI (2); Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL (3); Ft. Myers, FL; Jacksonville, FL;King of Prussia, PA; Las Vegas, NV; Memphis, TN; Orlando, FL (3); Pittsburgh,PA; Raleigh, NC; Schaumburg, IL; Seattle, WA; Tampa, FL; Wayne, NJDarden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) of Orlando, Fla., the world’s largestcasual dining company, which also owns and operates Red Lobster, OliveGarden, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille and Seasons 52.www.bahamabreeze.com.