For nearly 50 years, generations of South Carolina families started their mornings in the same familiar spot. Now, another longtime local favorite has quietly disappeared as independent restaurants continue struggling across the country. Annie’s Hot Donuts closes after nearly 50 years in South Carolina A longtime South Carolina favorite has officially closed its doors. Annie’s Hot Donuts, a North Charleston [...]
Famous burger chain suddenly closes Florida location amid nationwide cutbacks
Florida may lead the nation in Five Guys restaurants, but even the burger chain’s strongest market is seeing closures in 2026. A Tampa-area location recently closed its doors, adding to a growing list of restaurant shutdowns happening across the country this year. Tampa Five Guys closes permanently The closed restaurant was located at 6431 E County Line Road near Tampa. While Five Guys has not publicly detailed the [...]
Viral controversy surrounds closure of burger location in California
San Francisco’s trendy smashburger chain Hamburger Project has closed one of its locations after weeks of controversy tied to a viral food safety incident that sparked backlash online and renewed scrutiny of the restaurant group. The Mission District location on Guerrero Street officially shut down April 19, less than a year after opening. Owners said the restaurant struggled to gain traction, but the closure came shortly [...]
National gastropub chain continues to face challenges after bankruptcy
Once considered one of the fastest-growing gastropub chains in the country, Bar Louie is continuing to struggle years after its first bankruptcy filing, as casual dining restaurants across the United States face mounting financial pressure. Founded in Chicago in 1990, Bar Louie grew rapidly during the 2000s and eventually expanded to more than 130 locations nationwide at its peak in 2018. Recent reports cite around 39 [...]
Texas seafood chain abruptly shut down all San Antonio locations
A popular Texas seafood chain has officially exited San Antonio after less than three years in the market. Mambo Seafood abruptly closed its remaining San Antonio restaurants in May 2026, ending a rapid expansion effort that once appeared poised for long-term growth. The Houston-based chain had become known for fried seafood platters, Cajun-style boils, fried rice, and Latin-inspired seafood dishes. But despite aggressive [...]
Major beer brand unveils alcohol-free beer ahead of 2026 rollout
Coors is officially entering the fast-growing nonalcoholic beer market with the release of Coors 0.0, a fully alcohol-free version of its flagship lager. The launch comes as more Americans cut back on drinking and major beverage companies race to expand their alcohol-free options. Coors 0.0 debuts in U.S. markets Molson Coors announced in May 2026 that Coors 0.0 would begin rolling out in select Northeast markets before [...]
