China Coast

China Coast was a casual dining American restaurant chain owned by Darden Restaurants Inc. specializing in Chinese food. Founded in 1990 in Orlando, Florida,[1] the company began a rapid and ill-fated national expansion in 1993, ultimately resulting in its demise. At the time of its closing in 1995, it operated 51 locations with about 3,000 employees in the United States.[2][3][4]

China Coast
Wholly owned subsidiary
IndustryRestaurants
GenreCasual dining
Founded1990 (1990)
Defunct1995 (1995)
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
,
United States
Number of locations
51
Area served
United States
ProductsChinese-American cuisine
ParentDarden Restaurants Inc.

See also

References
  1. Suris, Oscar (February 3, 1990). "General Mills Gives Chinese Food A Go With Model Orlando Eatery". Orlando Sentinel.
  2. DeSimone, Jim (1995-08-23). "Darden Shuts Door On China Coast". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
  3. "Darden to Close its China Coast Restaurants". New York Times. August 23, 1995. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
  4. "Darden Restaurants, Inc". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2015-09-17.


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