A beloved San Francisco restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas is preparing to shut its doors, marking another notable closure in the city’s evolving dining scene. However, it’s not the end of the brand altogether – just a shift in their business model. A decade-long run comes to an end Del Popolo, a Michelin-recognized pizzeria in San Francisco, is set to close on May 8, 2026. Founded by Jon Darksy, the restaurant [...]
Barbecue chain shutters Pennsylvania site as bankruptcy forces closures
A national barbecue chain has closed a Pittsburgh-area location amid filing for bankruptcy earlier this year. The several locations remaining in the state may also be at risk of closing, given how drastically its footprint has shrunk already. Pittsburgh Smokey Bones location closed Smokey Bones has officially exited Pennsylvania following the closure of its restaurant in the Pittsburgh area, marking another casualty in [...]
Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s is coming next year — and some residents are furious
A massive travel center from Buc-ee's is set to open in southeastern Wisconsin in 2027, marking the Texas-based chain’s first location in the state and one of its most northern expansions yet. Not everyone in the state is thrilled about these plans, however – there was even a lawsuit filed in opposition of the new travel center. First Wisconsin location planned for Oak Creek The new Buc-ee’s will be built in Oak [...]
Upscale California Mexican restaurant to close, laying off nearly 100 employees
An upscale Mexican restaurant in San Diego’s coastal La Jolla neighborhood is preparing to close its doors, marking another loss for the region’s hospitality scene as restaurants across California continue to face mounting economic pressures. The closure will also lead to significant job losses, highlighting the broader challenges confronting the state’s restaurant industry. Restaurant announces closure Red O La [...]
Missouri craft brewery files for bankruptcy amid wave of closures nationwide
A popular craft brewery in Springfield, Missouri, is restructuring its finances after filing for bankruptcy protection as pressures mount across the U.S. beer industry. The move comes amid declining trends in alcohol consumption, especially in younger people, which is shaping the alcohol industry in a big way. Springfield brewery enters Chapter 11 4 By 4 Brewing Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in [...]
Barbecue chain exits Ohio after final locations close amid bankruptcy
Another national restaurant chain has quietly disappeared from Ohio, closing its final three locations in the state. The move comes amid financial struggles and a bankruptcy filing for the chain’s parent company, which owns several notable brands. Smokey Bones exits Ohio Smokey Bones, a barbecue chain with locations nationwide, has completely exited Ohio. Locations in Maumee, Columbus, and Avon have all closed amid a [...]
