A well-known Mediterranean restaurant in San Jose has permanently closed after its parent company announced it is ending restaurant operations following more than three decades in business. Meso Modern Mediterranean, located at Santana Row, is among the concepts affected by the closure of Vine Hospitality. The company said the shutdown will result in the loss of approximately 300 jobs across its restaurants. Meso Modern [...]
Popular restaurant chain’s Virginia location avoids permanent closure—but a major change is coming
When a restaurant chain announces widespread closures, customers often assume their local location is next. That wasn't the case for one Virginia Beach restaurant, which has been spared from permanent closure—but not from a major transformation. One location gets a second chance Earlier this year, Darden Restaurants announced it had completed a review of its Bahama Breeze business, resulting in the permanent closure [...]
Pizza chains continue to shrink as hundreds of restaurant closures reshape the industry
America's pizza industry is undergoing a major shakeup as several of the country's largest chains announce widespread restaurant closures in an effort to improve profitability. In recent months, Papa Murphy's, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut have each revealed plans to shutter dozens—or even hundreds—of underperforming locations, highlighting the financial pressures facing even some of the nation's most recognizable pizza [...]
Once-booming Arizona restaurant chain files for bankruptcy, closes every location
Not long ago, it was considered one of the country's most promising fast-casual concepts, attracting customers with inexpensive salads, wraps, breakfast items, and a convenient drive-thru model. Now, the Arizona-based chain Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and permanently shuttered all of its restaurants, bringing a dramatic end to a company that was once valued at more than $1 billion. From [...]
Popular French café closes its only location as parent company shuts down after more than 30 years
A popular French-inspired café known for its pastries, brunch and neighborhood atmosphere has permanently closed its doors. Petite Left Bank in Tiburon has ceased operations after parent company Vine Hospitality announced it is shutting down its restaurant business. The closure is part of the company's broader exit from the restaurant industry, a move expected to eliminate approximately 300 jobs across its [...]
Chipotle removes popular ingredient from all Minnesota restaurants as Salmonella investigation expands
Chipotle has taken precautionary action after health officials linked one of its ingredients to a growing Salmonella outbreak investigation. The move comes as public health authorities work to determine the source of an outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people, prompting the restaurant chain to remove the ingredient from affected locations while the investigation continues. Jalapeños pulled from affected [...]
