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fromFast Company
6 days ago

Iron Hill Brewery closing all locations, joins growing list of restaurant chains to file for bankruptcy in 2025

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all locations and notified employees of bankruptcy, ending operations across multiple eastern U.S. states.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Largest US BBQ Chain Is Struggling - Here's Why - Tasting Table

On the franchisee side, the blame has been placed squarely on the company having "extreme and unreasonable demands" for its franchisees. They complain of cost overruns when opening a new location, which means they end up spending far more than planned or promised. Potentially worse, the company-approved supplier that they need to use for food and supplies overcharges, according to franchisees.
Food & drink
#bankruptcy
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Salad and Go just closed 41 restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma: See the full list of doomed locations

Salad and Go closed 41 locations in Texas and Oklahoma while retaining stores in Arizona, Nevada, and portions of the affected states.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Western US Restaurant Chain That Everyone Loves For Its Pie Is Disappearing - Tasting Table

Founded in 1978 in the town of Hermiston, Oregon, Shari's is a diner-style restaurant that once boasted of being the largest casual dining chain in the Northwest. Also called Shari's Cafe & Pies, it was known for 24-hour service, and its wide variety of different pie recipes. At its peak, Shari's had 95 locations across six states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Food & drink
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Blue Bottle to vacate WC Morse building, Roasted and Raw seeking buyer for Downtown Oakland space

Blue Bottle's Temescal WC Morse cafe will close Sept. 26 due to declining business; Roasted and Raw announced closure and is seeking a buyer.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This Quick-Service Restaurant Chain Is Closing Dozens Of Locations Across Texas And Oklahoma - Tasting Table

Salad and Go will close 41 locations across Texas and Oklahoma, shutting all Houston, Austin, and San Antonio stores.
#smokey-bones
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

21st Amendment and Edith's Pie announce upcoming closures; Seoul Hotdog shuts down

Multiple East Bay food and drink businesses are closing, including 21st Amendment Brewery, Edith's Pie, and Seoul Hotdog, citing steep sales declines and financial strain.
Food & drink
fromEater Atlanta
3 weeks ago

5 Atlanta Restaurant Closings and Transitions to Know This Month

Multiple longstanding Atlanta restaurants closed, relocated, or changed ownership, while some operations and staff were reassigned and select locations remain open.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

August restaurant closures take a bite out of Berkeley

Three long-standing East Bay food businesses—Sugata, Rick & Ann's, and the Spanish Table—have closed due to retirement decisions and adverse economic conditions.
#east-bay
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Tell Me About The Extinct Fast Food Chains You'd Do Anything To Taste Again

Souplantation closed in 2020, prompting a call for suggestions of discontinued restaurant chains that should make a comeback.
#new-york-city
fromEater NY
3 months ago
NYC food

A Bagel Shop Bows Out of Manhattan After Over a Decade

Baz Bagel will close on June 22 after 11 years, with an uptown operator taking over operations.
fromEater NY
5 months ago
NYC food

The Biggest Restaurant Closings to Know About This May in New York

Several beloved New York City restaurants and bars have closed recently, highlighting the shifting landscape of the city's dining scene.
NYC food
fromEater NY
5 months ago

The Biggest Restaurant Closings to Know About This May in New York

Several beloved New York City restaurants and bars have closed recently, highlighting the shifting landscape of the city's dining scene.
fromEater NY
1 month ago

A 45-Year-Old Cafe Has Closed in Tribeca

Tribeca Park Cafe, the corner deli at Walker and West Broadway, closed on Friday, August 29, after 45 years. The closure follows the $18 million sale of the property in January. The one-story building is slated for demolition to make way for a 10-story condo project from Sumaida + Khurana, the development firm behind 157 Hudson, the landmark brick building on Collister, and a new building at 152 Elizabeth designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, according to Tribeca Citizen.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The plant-based problem: why vegan restaurants are closing or adding meat to the menu

When London's Unity Diner wrapped up 2024 with the announcement that it would soon be shutting its doors for good, it expected some sadness from its customers. After all, the not-for-profit restaurant had been an innovator in the city's vegan scene, serving up 3D-printed vegan steak (made of plant protein with the fibrous feel of the real thing) and disarmingly realistic tofish (tofu fish) alongside the classic burgers and chips.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Anthony Bourdain Visited 8 Ohio Spots On No Reservations, But Only 1 Is Still Open - Tasting Table

The late celebrity chef, author, and renowned adventure travel TV host Anthony Bourdain opinionatedly sampled a variety of regional cuisine from around the world on his show, "No Reservations." But he also tried the best food in underestimated locations, like Ohio. From quintessentially American food to shops owned by the Polish, German, and Japanese immigrants that shaped the Buckeye state's food scene, Bourdain visited eight spots across Cleveland and Columbus on the show back in 2005 and 2009, respectively.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromEater Chicago
1 month ago

4 Recent Chicago Restaurant Closures to Know in August

Several longtime Chicago and Evanston eateries have closed, moved, or will reopen under new ownership, including Barba Yianni, Victory Grill, Bacci Pizza, and Coffee Lab.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

DC eateries suffer as workers terrified of Ice stay home: You don't want to go outside'

ICE checkpoints and federal troop presence in northwest Washington DC have driven immigrant restaurant staff away, causing closures, staffing shortages, reduced deliveries, and lost customers.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

INNA Jam in its final days; Mia Mezcaleria and Sugata shutter

Three East Bay eateries—INNA Jam, Mia Mezcaleria, and Sugata—have closed, with INNA Jam selling remaining inventory through the end of September.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Italian Restaurant Group Just Filed For Bankruptcy, Threatening All Of Its Locations Across 20 States - Tasting Table

And this is not the first bankruptcy go-around for Bravo Brio. The restaurant group behind Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille, known for their authentic yet accessible Italian classics like creamy seafood risotto and hearty pasta dishes, has changed hands multiple times, most recently in 2020, when the restaurant group last filed for bankruptcy and was bought by Earl Enterprises.
Food & drink
NYC food
fromEater NY
1 month ago

NYC Egg Sandwich Shop Closes Original Restaurant in Nolita

Egg Shop closed its original Nolita location on August 17 after 11 years of operation.
#los-angeles
LA food
fromEater LA
3 months ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closures to Know in Los Angeles, June 2025

Los Angeles restaurants are struggling due to pandemic impacts, labor strikes, and rising costs, leading to closures.
Los Angeles
fromEater LA
4 months ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closures to Know in Los Angeles, May 2025

Los Angeles restaurants are closing at an alarming rate due to pandemic effects, labor strikes, and rising operational costs.
Los Angeles
fromEater LA
4 months ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closures to Know in Los Angeles, May 2025

Los Angeles restaurants are closing at an alarming rate due to pandemic effects, labor strikes, and rising operational costs.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Watering holes El Patio, Seawolf among July losses

Several beloved East Bay restaurants, including El Patio and Prescott Meats, announced closures, reflecting challenges faced in the community.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Prescott Meats Deli in West Oakland market has closed

Prescott Meats quietly shuttered just months after opening in West Oakland's Prescott Market, known for its loaded Reuben sandwiches, pasture-raised meats and made-to-order foods.
East Bay food
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Closure of high-end eateries on Vanderbilt Avenue highlights the impact of reduced outdoor dining and diminished street pedestrianization efforts.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

12 great London restaurants that closed for good this summer

Several notable restaurants and bars closed in summer 2025, including Bruno's, Chick 'n' Sours, Norman's, and Lyle's.
Food & drink
fromEater Boston
2 months ago

An Italian Mainstay in Beacon Hill Will Close After 22 Years

Grotto in Beacon Hill is closing in September after 22 years, with Chef Scott Herrit citing the need for a new chapter.
Boston food
fromEater Boston
2 months ago

3 Major Boston Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, July 2025

Several notable restaurant closures occur in and around Boston, with potential for relocations or expansions in the future.
#chicago
fromEater Atlanta
2 months ago

Julianna's Closes in Inman Park Suddenly, Plus More Closings to Know

Julianna's Coffee & Crepes, a hidden gem in Inman Park, has closed after nearly 12 years, citing nonpayment of rent. Google now lists it as permanently closed.
Food & drink
#east-bay-food-news
#emeryville
NYC food
fromEater NY
2 months ago

One of New York's Oldest Ramen Restaurants Has Closed

Minca closes after 19 years, marking the end of an era for East Village ramen.
Miami food
fromEater Miami
2 months ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closings in Miami, July 2025

Several beloved Miami restaurants have closed, including a popular grilled cheese spot and a master chef's restaurant taking a seasonal break.
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

3 Recent Chicago Restaurant Closures to Know in July

The restaurant industry faces challenges such as rising costs, worker shortages, and real estate conflicts, leading to closures of cherished establishments in Chicago.
Chicago
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 7th July 2025

A landlord in North Finchley faced a fine of £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats for short-term bookings, highlighting the issue of compliance in the rental market.
London
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

These London Restaurants Have Closed This Year

Chick 'n' Sours' co-founder, David Wolanksi, expressed the struggle of independent operators, stating, 'It feels like the whole system is stacked against independent operators as we are being squeezed from every angle - food inflation, rising wages, relentless rent increases, service charges, and soaring utilities without the deep pockets to ride it out. It's an exhausting, never-ending battle to keep the lights on.'
London food
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Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Longtime Bay Area barbecue chain shutters 3 restaurants in a day

Armadillo Willy's barbecue chain faces closures due to financial struggles, leaving only one store open after 40 years of service.
fromEater LA
3 months ago

Culver City Is Losing a Hand-Pulled Noodle Destination

Bang Bang Noodles, a pioneer of hand-pulled noodles with locations in Downtown LA and Culver, is set to close its Culver location while maintaining operations in Downtown.
LA food
#berkeley
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago
East Bay food

May melancholy: Favored spots in Berkeley and Oakland close before summer

Berkeley is experiencing significant restaurant closures, including long-standing favorites and iconic establishments.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago
East Bay food

May melancholy: Favored spots in Berkeley and Oakland close before summer

Several longstanding restaurants in Berkeley have permanently closed, indicating a shift in the local dining landscape.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

May melancholy: Favored spots in Berkeley and Oakland close before summer

Berkeley is experiencing significant restaurant closures, including long-standing favorites and iconic establishments.
NYC food
fromEater NY
3 months ago

The Saddest NYC Restaurant Closures in June

Many renowned New York City restaurants and bars faced closures in June 2025 due to various challenges.
Atlanta Braves
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Hooters is abruptly closing more restaurants: See the list of doomed locations in several states

Hooters has closed at least 23 locations amid its bankruptcy proceedings.
fromEater Atlanta
3 months ago

Midtown Taco Mac Location Closes Within a Few Weeks of the Original

Serving this community has been an incredible honor. We've cherished every moment - from cheering on our local sports teams together to celebrating special milestones.
Atlanta Braves
East Bay food
fromEater SF
3 months ago

A Landmark Waterfront Restaurant Just Closed Out of the Blue

The Bay Area has seen notable restaurant closures recently, reflecting changing dining landscapes and challenges.
Dining
fromHuntington, NY Patch
4 months ago

'The Diner Industry On Long Island Is Dying': Owners Talk Evolving Landscape

The diner industry on Long Island is facing significant decline due to rising rents and changing consumer habits.
fromEater Boston
4 months ago

4 Major Boston Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, May 2025

Eddie V's closed its Prudential Center location after Mother's Day, citing a 'difficult business decision,' while offering employees jobs at another Massachusetts site.
Boston food
East Bay food
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

This Week In Food: Beloved Mission Rooftop Bar Reopens, and It's Cuban Now

Critics face challenges in maintaining objectivity when recognized at high-end restaurants, impacting their reviews.
East Bay food
fromEater SF
4 months ago

One of the East Bay's Most Storied Cake Bakers Just Closed - For Now

Notable Bay Area restaurant and bar closures due to the pandemic and financial issues reflect ongoing struggles in the industry.
fromEater Atlanta
4 months ago

The Complete List of Atlanta Restaurant Closings, May 2025

In an emotional video on Instagram, owner Lan Cheng says she had "been feeling deeply burnt out. And despite trying different paths, I haven't found a sustainable way to grow it further."
East Bay food
#bahama-breeze
East Bay food
fromEater SF
4 months ago

This 32-Year-Old Embarcadero Restaurant Is Headed Into Retirement

One Market Restaurant is closing permanently after 32 years due to various challenges including COVID-19 and management issues.
#east-bay-dining
NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Noodles & Company closing more locations: Doomed list now up to 21 as restaurant chains trim down in 2025

Noodles & Company will close up to 21 restaurants due to financial pressures but remains optimistic about growth and performance.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Pho Vy's final days, and Walnut Creek Yacht Club shutters after 28 years

Several East Bay restaurants have permanently closed due to financial issues and shifts in management, greatly impacting the local food scene.
Miami food
fromEater Miami
5 months ago

The Latest Restaurant Closings in Miami, May 2025

Miami's culinary scene is thriving, as evidenced by notable award nominations, despite the closure of beloved restaurants.
fromoaklandside.org
5 months ago

Church's Chicken shutters temporarily

Church's Chicken has closed its Telegraph Avenue location in Oakland due to a failed inspection conducted by the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.
East Bay (California)
Boston food
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

More Bertucci's locations in Mass. close after chain files for bankruptcy again

Bertucci's restaurant chain is closing more locations in Massachusetts due to a recent bankruptcy filing.
#jack-in-the-box
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