Restaurants Are Starting To Close, And These Popular Chains Will Be The First To Go In 2021
Traditional fast-casual restaurant chains aren't doing as well as they once were. Chain restaurants have been on the decline ever since the 2008 financial crisis, and the fact that we're all social distancing and staying away from large gatherings doesn't help. Many restaurants have started to temporarily close (on their own accord or by state orders) but some were already dying out, to begin with.
That means a lot of once-popular chains are closing their doors and it's likely for good. These restaurant favorites are starting to shut their doors either completely or partially in 2021, and others are losing money quickly.
So Long, Sbarro
Sbarro is probably one of the storefronts at the food court of your local mall. The restaurant was founded in 1956 in Brooklyn, which makes sense since it's an Italian joint! The chain is also wildly popular on college campuses, giving students a way to grab a quick bite on the way to class.
The "Fresh Italian Cooking" restaurant has several locations, but its headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio. It might have been beneficial to keep the Italian restaurant's base in New York because, in 2014, it was announced that the chain was going to be making several closures through 2021.
Goodbye Ruby Tuesday
You know the Rolling Stones song "Ruby Tuesday?" It's almost like they predicted the end of this restaurant chain in their lyrics. Ruby Tuesday is an East Coast chain that was founded in 1972 in Knoxville, Tennessee. In recent years, many Ruby Tuesday restaurants have been forced to close.
At last count, the chain has around 491 stores around the world. Most of their business now comes from take-out thanks to services such as Uber Eats.
The End Of Quiznos Sub
If you like hot and delicious submarine sandwiches, Quiznos is the place to go. This restaurant was founded in 1981 by a man named Jimmy Lambatos. He sold the chain to Rick and Richard Schaden ten years later. While this franchise saw fantastic growth back in the day, now there are only approximately 800 locations left in the country.
Quiznos filed for bankruptcy back in 2014. They got bought out by another company, but it looks like this chain's days are seriously numbered.
T.G.I. Friday's Is On The Same Path
There's something about restaurants named after weekdays and bad business. T.G.I. Friday's was founded in 1965 by Daniel Scoggin and Alan Stillman. Today, many of the T.G.I.Friday's locations around the world have already closed. There are only 870 locations left around the world.
T.G.I.F. has been trying to revamp its menu to more of a pub and bar vibe, but recently, management announced that the chain would be closing even more locations throughout 2020 and 2021.
Carrabba's Italian Grill Is No Match For Olive Garden
Maybe Carrabba's Italian Grill should have adopted the endless breadsticks idea. Carrabba's was founded in 1986 as a family restaurant. The first location popped up in Houston, Texas, and a while after that, the chain merged with Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
In recent years, Carrabba's has had to close many of its restaurants due to underperformance issues.
Buffalo Wild Wings Needs Some Help
If Buffalo Wild Wings closes, where are we supposed to go to get wings on game days? Of course, the former CEO has some choice words to say about why Buffalo Wild Wings hasn't been doing too hot in recent years, saying, "Millennial consumers are more attracted than their elders to cooking at home, ordering delivery from restaurants, and eating quickly, in fast-casual or quick-serve restaurants."
Strange. Regardless, board members have been in a frenzy trying to figure out a way to keep the chain running. Arby's purchased the chain for $2.9 billion so who knows what's going to come next!
Steak 'n Shake Is Closing Up Shop
If you want a. steak and a shake, what better place to go to than Steak 'n Shake. This chain that was founded in 1934 by Gus Belt in Normal, Illinois specializes in steakburgers and hand-dipped milkshakes. For a while, this chain was doing really well, but in recent years, fewer people are willing to wash down their burgers with blended ice cream.
Currently, the chain has 628 restaurants, 214 of which are franchised. No new restaurants are opening up any time soon.
Chipotle Is Trying To Rebrand
When it comes to Mexican fast-food chains, Chipotle is a fan favorite. Unfortunately, customers had to look for queso and burritos elsewhere, because this chain went through many food scares since its founding in 1993. An E.coli outbreak was enough to lose a large majority of customers. Chipotle is ruthless and is still trying to win their trust back.
The company has since been trying to reconstruct their image, something that is costing them about $135 million. We hope the avocado tostadas work out for them. They are also working on a loyalty program, ordering application, and happy hour discounts. Good luck, Chipotle.
There's A New King In Town
As one of the more notable fast-food chains around, it is curious as to why Burger King made the list. Founded in 1966 as "Insta-Burger King," the Jacksonville, Florida, restaurant quickly gained a following. The burger place has a total of 17,800 restaurants operating around the United States.
Could it be the increase in health-food awareness and people counting calories? Whatever the reason, Burger King announced that they are going to be shutting down 200-250 underperforming restaurants. That's 100-150 more than the previous year, which makes us think we are going to see BK go out of business in our lifetime.
Taco Bell Isn't Doing So Well
Taco Bell may be a popular eatery in America, but it's nowhere near as popular as it once was. Taco Bell actually started out as a hotdog stand, believe it or not. The owner of the stand, a man named Glen Bell, saw a Taco restaurant nearby takeoff, so he decided to co-opt the idea.
Starting in 2021, many of the Taco Bell locations around the country will be forced to close due to a lack of customers.
Say It Ain't So, Subway
Subway started off as the "healthy" fast-food option for people on the go. But with the calorie-counting health-food craze they are no longer the first option for people. In 2016, the chain ended up closing more stores than it was opening -- 359 more. That's not to say there still aren't thousands of stores all over the country, but the chain did continue to struggle in the coming years, closing more than 2,000 stores.
With the numbers rising each year is it possible that we will see another thousand stores disappear by the end of 2021? Hopefully, someone has an idea on how to win back customers.
Hooters Has Struggled In The #MeToo Era
It's unsurprising that Hooters has struggled to stay afloat during the "#metoo" era. The concept for this restaurant actually originally started out as a joke. The first Hooters restaurant was opened on April Fools' day because the owner was so sure that the idea would fail.
Not only are millennials shying away from fast-casual dining, but they aren't lusting for the leering experience anymore. Hooters is even thinking of rebranding with a more traditional fast food restaurant called "Hoots."
Chili's Needs To Change
With restaurants like Applebee's and T.G.I.F struggling to stay afloat, it's no surprise that Chili's is, too. In 2017, Chili's stock plummeted a whopping 40%, not a very good metric in any business but especially not in the cut-throat restaurant industry. With that number came menu rebranding and other various promotions, including a loyalty program.
Ironically, instead of increasing their profits, that program began to eat into them. In hopes to come out on top, they decided to cut their menu options in half to simplify their kitchen operations, and also launch an aggressive marketing campaign to get people through the door.
Goodbye, Outback Steakhouse
Unfortunately, if you feel like consuming a bomb of deep-fried onion with a creamy dipping sauce you're going to having to do it in the comfort of your own kitchen. Outback Steakhouse has also been feeling the sting lately. Bloomin' Brands, the company that owns Outback, saw an 8% dip in their stocks in 2017, signaling an inevitable dip in diners.
CEO Elizabeth Smith said something similar to former B Dubs CEO, the market is very competitive right now and people are more prone to preparing their meals at home because it's more economically friendly. The company sold 53 corporate-owned locations as well as closed 13 locations.
Papa John's Has Some Problems
Papa John's has long been a pizza fan's go-to restaurant when they wanted a consistently good pie. But then its CEO John Schnatter, Papa John himself, had some PR issues that just kept getting worse. In November of 2017, he remarked to analysts that the NFL protests were hurting sales. When word got out about that, sales really tanked. And then word got out that he'd used an offensive slur during a conference call.
Schnatter was removed as CEO and as chairman of the board, but the company continued to struggle and closed 51 stores in 2018. Only time will tell whether they'll be able to recover or if they'll flounder in 2021.
Perkins Family Restaurant And Bakery Bites The Dust
Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery, formally known as Perkins Pancake House, was founded back in 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The breakfast and bakery chain is located in 32 U.S. states and four provinces in Canada. The chain is owned by the company Marie Callender's.
Unfortunately, the parent company filed for bankruptcy in August 2019, resulting in a mass of abrupt closures. The thing is, these closures were out of the blue, and neither staff nor customers knew it was happening until the restaurants had "out of business" on their doors. That move gave Perkins a lot of heat, and rightfully so.
Boston Market Isn't As Healthy As You Thought
Once upon a time, Boston Market was thought of as a healthier alternative to restaurants like Taco Bell and McDonald's. They serve chicken, after all. The truth is, Boston Market's rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese are hardly healthy.
That may be why so many Boston Market restaurants are closing down. People have a better idea of what's good for them and what's not. As of 2013, around 462 stores have been opened, but that number has rapidly decreased throughout the years.
Carl's Jr. Has Some Problems
In 1941, Carl's Jr. started off as a hot dog cart before becoming a full-fledged restaurant a few years later. The owners, Carl Karcher, and his wife have been able to sustain the restaurant over time, opening a total of 1,490 locations worldwide, operating in 44 states, 38 countries, and several US territories.
That doesn't mean they're not susceptible to store closures. Even though the public doesn't hear about it, Carl's Jr. closes a few stores each year. We're not sure why they don't make an announcement, but we hope it's just because of income issues and not a bad health inspection grade.
A Name Change Isn't Going To Save IHOP
We all know that IHOP stands for the International House of Pancakes, however, a few years ago, in an attempt to reach a broader market, IHOP tried to rebrand themselves as IHOB, AKA, the International House of Burgers. Let's just say that people weren't having it. This pancake house has been around since 1958. They serve delicious, very sweet, very unhealthy pancakes, along with with other delicious, unhealthy breakfast items.
The new generation of customers is having trouble justifying eating a thousand calories for breakfast, though. This place may be seeing it's final years.
We All Miss Pizza Hut
You may remember going to Pizza Hut on a first date, or going there after a soccer game and ordering way too many pies, breadsticks, and pitchers of Pepsi. Talk about a stomach ache that was well worth it. We hate to say it, but the Hut you remember is soon going to be nothing but a distant memory.
The chain has decided that it is going to get out of the sit-down restaurant business and strictly become a carryout and delivery store. What does that mean for the public? The stores are going to go from 7,450 to around 7,000.
Roy Rogers Isn't Doing Too Well
Named after the famous old western actor, Roy Rogers, the fast-food burger chain is a staple in the American Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. If you're old enough, you might know Roy Rogers as RoBee's House of Beef, that is, until it was bought out by the Marriott Corporation in 1968. The hotel chain used the name Roy Rogers for the first time that year.
Not sure how the public was going to take the re-branding, Marriott went with a very aggressive sales campaign. It worked, quickly drawing in customers. At its peak, Roy Rogers had around 600 branches, but recent years haven't been too kind. They are down to 48.
People Aren't Being Friendly To Friendly's
Founded in 1935 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Friendly's is predominately an East Coast family-friendly restaurant. Right now, it has 167 locations up and down the Atlantic coast. The interesting fact about this chain is that it was founded during the Great Depression, and somehow it made it out alive.
Over the years the restaurant has been through a lot of changes, even declaring bankruptcy. But out of the bankruptcy ashes came a new vision and a new menu, but a plan to still close the stores that are not making money. It will be interesting to see which stores are standing by the end of 2020.
Hometown Buffet Is Going Home
At its peak, the buffet-style restaurant HomeTown Buffet had more than 250 stores throughout the U.S. Founded by C. Dennis Scott in 1989, the restaurant was a family favorite for many years. In 2008, they filed for bankruptcy.
Even though they kept operating during that time, 52 stores nationwide immediately shut down as a result. The chain was recently bought by Food Management, after running as a solo company for 28 years. HomeTown Buffet felt a massive hit with the new management, going from 250 stores to 33 in 2019, and it is most likely that more branches will be closing in the coming year.
Kona Grill Is Going Through A Tough Time
First off, a sushi restaurant chain founded in Scottsdale, Arizona, is most likely destined for failure. Although the chain has been struggling since its opening in 1998, Kona grill was able to get 40 stores up and running in both the U.S. and Puerto Rico plus some international locations.
Kona Grill filed for bankruptcy in the spring of 2019 and announced that they are seeking a merger. Once the bankruptcy petition was filed, it was also announced that the CEO of the Kona Grill is considering leaving the company. Way to leave when things get a little tough!
Red Robin Isn't Doing So Hot
The famous Red Robin burger chain was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1969, with the first franchised restaurant opening just one year later. It's no wonder the restaurant's jingle became so wildly known, with 562 U.S. locations and a few in Canada, you'd be hard-pressed not to hear it on the radio or television.
Red Robin announced that it would be closing ten locations due to underperformance after one awful year -- the net income dropped almost 90%. Right now, the company is rejecting the suggestions of investors to close down the company as a whole.
O'Charley's Isn't So Good Anymore
Another casual restaurant chain, O'Charley's, has been struggling to remain open. With around 200 locations throughout 17 states in the south and midwest, the restaurant has announced that it would be closing down some of its stores. They went as far as closing eight locations in one day and taking away the sole restaurant in Florida.
Fidelity National is said to be acquiring "what's left" of O'Charley's. Still, it is yet to be seen whether or not the company is going to try and revamp the restaurant or make it something else altogether. Hopefully, there will still be some "Good Food and Good Times."
Marie Callender's Is Hanging In There
Marie Callender's was established by the one and only Marie Callender, who baked pies and cakes to help with her family bring in much-needed extra income. Her family lived in a trailer park at the time, but they took a risk and opened the restaurant. It was a success.
The chain went downhill in 2009, after Marie's husband, Don, fell in their home and passed away from resulting head trauma. Since then, the restaurant has filed for bankruptcy multiple times and has closed down many of its locations. Luckily they were able to keep 28 of the stores open, for the time being.
Say Goodbye To $1 Drinks At Applebee's
If you can get a margarita for a dollar, something strange must be going on in this establishment. Applebee's has been trying to get with the times. The updated a lot of their restaurants by adding Wifi, tablets, and modern design elements. It isn't working.
People don't like change, and it seems like they don't like Applebee's anymore either. If they keep serving dollar drinks they may attract some new customers, but we're not sure how much longer they can keep that up.
Fuddruckers Can't Stick Around Forever
Aside from grinding their own meat and baking buns on-site, Fuddruckers is known for their thick and creamy milkshakes. The restaurant had 11 franchises and 77 company-operating branches in the U.S. Not too bad for a burger place! Unfortunately, like a lot of restaurants, the 2008 financial crisis hit Fuddruckers hard, and in 2010, they filed for bankruptcy.
Management believes that closing down various locations will help increase their profits. As long as they don't change their menu, we're sure the general public will be okay with one or two stores shutting down...maybe.
What Even Is Luby's?
Luby's is an old-school cafeteria-style restaurant that was founded in 1947 in San Antonio, Texas. Bob Luby and his son originally opened a restaurant called New England Dairy Lunch, but Bob quickly expanded to Luby's. The cafeteria-style was immensely popular, and the chain quickly put up 83 chains throughout the Houston area.
Like some of the other stores on this list, 2009 brought a bit of a rough patch. Luby's shut down 25 stores and laid off staff as a cost-cutting measure. It worked, and the chain made $6.6 million in profit. Unfortunately, it looks like they're going to try the same strategy in the coming years.
Don't Cry Over Spilt Coffee, Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons is the largest fast-food chain in Canada. It was founded by a Canadian hockey player, Tim Horton, and his business partner Jim Charade. Of course, Tim Horton from Canada played hockey. What started off as a hamburger venture quickly turned into a coffee and donut shop instead.
It was very successful and the two were able to open 4,848 stores all over the world, making the restaurant a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Unfortunately, stores have been shutting down due to underperformance. Most recently, the company shut down four Tim Horton stores in Dayton, Ohio very abruptly. Maybe there is something going on that the owners aren't telling the public?
McCormick & Schmick's Is Going Away
McCormick & Schmick's is a seafood restaurant that was founded in 1979 by Douglas Schmick and Bill McCormick and is owned by the parent company, Landrys, Inc. The American chain started off in Portland, Oregon, but quickly expanded throughout the country and Canada. Unfortunately, that little parent company is responsible for closing about half of the business branches, with more coming in 2020.
Right now, there are about 40 locations up and running, in addition to five in Canada. The revenue, net income, assets, and equity have all plummeted. It doesn't sound like this restaurant is going to be around for much longer.
Souplantation And Sweet Tomatoes Are On Their Way Out
Souplantation is an all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurant that was founded in 1978 in San Diego, California. Although very popular in Southern California, Sweet Tomatoes, as it's known outside of the state, did not do too well on a national level. They sold all of their assets to a private investment firm at the beginning of 2017, a move that was part of a bankruptcy reconstruction plan.
They now operate less than 100 stores, having had to close 20-030 restaurants in Kansas, Utah, Illinois, and Dallas. In spite of their "failure," the chain will most likely stay in business in Southern California, where it started.
What About Bob Evans?
Nothing says fast-food like American comfort food -- mac and cheese and fried chicken, anyone? Bob Evans was founded in 1946 ion New Albany, Ohio, by none other than Bob Evans. The chain was a success, having around 500 locations over 15 states, mainly the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
Unfortunately, their downfall started in 2017 when they had to close down 27 stores due to underperformance, including some in its native Ohio. They sold the remainder of the locations to Golden Gate Capital, in hopes that the new owners would be able to bring in more customers. Hopefully, the new menus and fresher ingredients will do the trick!
No More Noodles & Company
The concept of Noodle's & Company is thanks to a marketing director, who in 1995 thought it was a good idea to have a restaurant that caters to one thing -- a ridiculous assortment of noodle dishes. From barbecue pork mac to spicy Korean beef noodles, the Colorado-based fast-food chain has pretty much any noodle dish one could hope for.
Recent years haven't been too kind. They lost a reported $71.7 million in 2016, including $10.6 million for claims related to a data breach. In 2017, the chain closed around 39 out of a proposed 55 stores, while opening 14 to 17 new locations.
Joe's Crab Shack Is Going Out Of Business
For a restaurant that sounds like it's out of a Disney movie, you think they'd have a bit more of a conscious when it comes to their employees. Unfortunately, that is not the case for Joe's Crab Shack. In August 2017, the restaurant abruptly shut down 41 of its 112 locations after their parent company, Ignite Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy.
What does that have to do with the employees? The workers showed up only to see that the doors were locked and there was a sign saying their services were no longer needed. If you want people to speak highly of your restaurant, this isn't the way to do things.
Qdoba Can't Keep Up
The United States has no shortage of fast-food burrito joints (please see Chipotle, Baja Fresh, and Freebirds), but there is one that hasn't been doing too hot in recent years. Qdoba started in Denver back in 1955, having its work cut out for them to steal away the lunch crowds from other fast-food stores.
The chain had to cut 67 locations in 2013, but as of 2017, 729 locations were in operation. Maybe their queso game got a bit stronger? A few years ago, the company also decided on a name rebrand, going with "Qdoba Mexican Eats" instead of "Mexican Grill." Not sure if that helped or not?
Pollo Tropical Is Heading Out
If you haven't heard of it, Pollo Tropical is a Caribbean-inspired fast-food joint based in Miami. The chain has been serving up fried plantains and spiced pork since 1988 but has struggled to get people to jump on board with the different Latin flavors.
Things started to slip in 2016 when it was announced that they lost $4.5 million in a quarter. The next year they began shutting down locations in Austin and the Dallas/Fort Worth area, eventually, there were no more stores in Texas. for now, the company still operates 140 US locations, but they are restricted to Florida and the greater Atlantic area.
No More BJ's
Wait, but what are we going to do without the Pizookie cookie? The people need their hot treat with a mountain of ice cream! Alas, BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse's stock has plummeted 25%, which is not good for any of us who enjoy some pizza and craft beer.
In recent years, when it comes to the numbers, nothing has been looking too good for the chain. According to the Los Angeles Times, in-store sales declined 1.4% in the first half of 2018. While that might not sound like much, in a time when restaurants need to whatever it takes to gain diners, it's a huge blow.
Papa Murphy's Is In A Slump
Any pizza place that is founded in Washington State is going to go downhill eventually. Papa Murphy's was founded in 1995 as a merger between Papa Aldo's Pizza and Murphy's Pizza. Ergo the name, Papa Murphy's. Unfortunately, that's all the good news because nothing seems to be going right for this pizza joint.
Same-store sales dipped by 4% in the first quarter of 2018, 9% over the past two-years. Not to mention that the company saw a major dip in revenue -- $5 million. According to Seeking Alpha, "Papa Murphy's is a rudderless sinking ship." Yikes, that is not something you want to hear about your restaurant.
2020 Was Not A Good Year For The Cheesecake Factory
The year 2020 wasn't great for The Cheesecake Factory. In March, the CEO of the restaurant chain, David Overton, wrote a letter to his landlord, explaining that they wouldn't be able to pay rent at any of their 211 locations for the month of April.
That same month, 27 locations closed their doors permanently due to significant financial losses. It seems as though people don't want to pay for overpriced cheesecake anymore.
The World Is No Longer Running On Dunkin'
With around 12,900 locations in 42 countries, it's safe to say the slogan "the world runs on Dunkin" is fairly accurate. Even so, the multinational coffee and donut company have been reassessing their real estate in the past year.
Their goal for 2020 was to discontinue operations in off-strategy and low volume sales locations throughout the world. According to a Dunkin' representative, in 2020, the company plans to close 450 Speedway self-serve kiosks and around 800 low-volume locations.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Dodged A Bullet
Founded in 1977, Potbelly Sandwich Shop has been making submarine sandwiches for the everyday-lunch-goer for over 40 years. Apparently, serving only hot sandwich options isn't as attractive as it used to be, and Potbelly Sandwich Shop has suffered the consequences.
In May of 2020, the company announced that it might need to close up to 100 of their locations. Thankfully, it didn't come to nearly that many. In August, they announced they'd only need to shut the doors on 50 restaurants.
Bravo! Italian Cucina Is Shutting 71 Of 92 Locations
The beloved Italian eatery Bravo! Italian Cucina got hit hard in 2020, having to permanently shut 71 of its 92 restaurants amid the pandemic. According to CEO Steve Layt, the outbreak couldn't have come at a worse time for the chain.
He said, "The COVID-19 outbreak truly could not have come at a worse time for our business. The mandated dining room closure orders wiped out 60% of our restaurants within days and since then we have experienced nothing short of devastating sales declines."
Golden Corral's CEO Made Some Difficult Decisions In 2020
With 42 locations in the United States, the all-you-can-eat buffet and grill of Golden Corral is a lot of people's go-to chain. Unfortunately, for those people, though, the chain ran into some hardships in 2020 and had to shut down more than a few of its locations.
In 2020, 35 locations were closed and 2,290 employees were furloughed. CEO Lance Trenary said, "The realities of the current situation have forced us to make difficult decisions."
Ruby Tuesday Closed 185 Locations
An east coast chain with a few locations on the west coast, Ruby Tuesday is a family favorite. So, it's sad that the chain has seen a massive dip in revenue in the past few years.
Blame it on food quality, popularity, or dietary issues, but people aren't as prone to going to Ruby Tuesday as they were in the '90s. In 2020 alone, Ruby Tuesday shut the doors for good on 185 of their locations. Ouch.
Specialty's Café & Bakery Closed Down For Good
The soup, salad, cookie, and sandwich chain Specialty's Café & Bakery once proudly offered 50 establishments. For over 30 years, the chain has been a staple in more than one neighborhood.
Unfortunately, 2020 was horrible to Specialty's Café & Bakery. Due to revenue decline from lack of customers, Specialty's Café & Bakery was forced to permanently close down each of its 50 units, all located in California, Washington, and Illinois.
Olive Garden's Bottomless Breadsticks Wasn't Enough
The food isn't horrible, but, let's be real; people are most likely going to Olive Garden for the experience of bottomless breadsticks and endless salad. Unfortunately, for the chain, it wasn't enough to keep their profits up.
Darden Restaurants announced in March 2020 that Olive Garden's profit was down a solid 60 percent from 2019. It wasn't long after that struggling locations began closing, such as the Springfield, Massachusetts, and Birmingham, Alabama restaurants.
Le Pain Quotidien Closed Every U.S. Establishment
Founded in 1990, Le Pain Quotidien is an international chain bakery with over 250 locations around the world, 98 of which are scattered throughout the United States.
Unfortunately, the year 2020 will see customers going elsewhere for their cafe-style foods and pastries, as Le Pain Quotidien isn't doing too well. In May of 2020, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, resulting in the permanent closure of all 98 U.S.-based establishments.
Denny's Is In A Holding Pattern
Early morning or late night, Denny's has been there since 1953 to serve breakfast to its customers. Unfortunately, like so many other chains, 2020 hasn't been too kind to Denny's.
In late May of 2020, it was announced that one Denny's franchisee, Feast American Diners, was going to close the doors on 15 of their locations, while at least one corporate-owned location permanently shut down. Now, it's just a waiting game for Denny's, as they can only hope to get their revenue up in the coming months.
