A Massachusetts restaurant that has served generations of families closed its doors after an extraordinary nine decades in business. The longtime restaurant said August would mark the end of an era for a business that became deeply woven into the local community. Highland Restaurant is closing The Highland Restaurant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, announced on August 2 that August would be its final month in business, [...]
Vashon Island loses its only chain restaurant after six-year Subway run
For six years, residents of a Washington island had a familiar fast-food option when they wanted something quick and affordable. That option is now gone, as the community's only chain restaurant has closed its doors. Subway closes after six years The Subway at 17408 Vashon Highway SW in Vashon, Washington, closed August 18, ending a six-year run on the island. The closure was reported by the Vashon-Maury Island [...]
Minnesota brewery closes after nearly 11 years as new owners prepare to take over
A longtime St. Paul brewery is preparing to close its doors this weekend, bringing an end to nearly 11 years under its current ownership. But unlike many recent brewery closures, this one is not necessarily the end of the business. Lake Monster Brewing prepares for transition Lake Monster Brewing will close its taproom at 550 Vandalia St. in St. Paul on Sunday, August 30. The brewery has operated from the Vandalia Tower [...]
Panera closes California locations as chain reshapes its footprint
Panera Bread has quietly closed multiple California cafés this year as the fast-casual chain continues a broader effort to streamline operations while investing in new locations and restaurant upgrades. The closures are part of a nationwide strategy that balances expansion in some markets with the exit of underperforming stores in others. Six California cafés have closed According to a recent Fast Company report, [...]
Panera closes more restaurants as chain pushes major turnaround
Panera Bread is continuing to reshape its restaurant footprint as the bakery-café chain works to revive sales and modernize its business. While the company is opening and remodeling locations, some underperforming cafés are quietly disappearing from the map. Panera continues to trim its restaurant footprint At least two dozen Panera Bread locations have closed since last summer. California has seen the largest number of [...]
“Going to write a great book on this someday”: How Chili’s came back from the brink
Just a few years ago, many casual dining chains were struggling to attract customers as inflation pushed diners toward fast food or eating at home. Today, one familiar brand is proving that a back-to-basics approach can still win over consumers. Chili's Grill & Bar has emerged as one of the restaurant industry's biggest comeback stories, posting 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth while outperforming many [...]
