A longtime American restaurant chain has closed dozens of locations in a major shift for the brand. After more than five decades in business, the company has now shut down its remaining corporate-owned restaurants across the country. O'Charley's closes remaining corporate locations O'Charley's abruptly closed all of its remaining corporate-operated restaurants on September 8th, according to recent reports. The [...]
America’s oldest continuously operating brewpub is closing after 40 years in California
A landmark Berkeley brewery is preparing to pour its final beers after four decades in business. Triple Rock Brewery & Taphouse, an institution that helped shape America's craft-beer movement, is expected to close before the end of 2026. Berkeley brewery opened in 1986 Brothers John and Reid Martin opened Triple Rock on March 14, 1986, originally calling it Roaring Rock Brewery. The business was among the first five [...]
Beloved Missouri restaurant closing after 54 years
A longtime Missouri restaurant known for home-style cooking is preparing to serve its final meals, marking the end of an era for generations of customers. The closure will be especially significant for diners who have grown up visiting the South County establishment for its familiar comfort-food favorites. A longtime St. Louis-area staple Miss Sheri’s Cafeteria has operated in the St. Louis area for more than five [...]
Beloved Washington brewery closing after nearly a decade in business
A Washington brewery that has spent years serving locally made beer and bringing the community together is preparing to pour its final pints. After nearly a decade in business, the brewery is set to close its doors in September, giving customers one last chance to visit before it shuts down. Off Camber Brewing is closing Off Camber Brewing in Puyallup is scheduled to close on September 26, 2026. The brewery opened in [...]
Major burger chain franchisee files for bankruptcy, putting over 300 locations at risk
A major Wendy’s franchise operator has filed for bankruptcy protection, putting hundreds of restaurants across the country under financial pressure. While the filing raises questions about the future of the locations, the company says customers should not expect immediate changes at its restaurants. 314 Wendy’s restaurants affected Meritage Hospitality Group, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, filed for Chapter 11 [...]
Florida-based fried chicken chain files for bankruptcy after closing multiple locations
A well-known Southern restaurant chain built around fried chicken has filed for bankruptcy protection, adding another name to a growing list of restaurant operators facing financial pressure. The filing comes after the company closed several locations, leaving fewer restaurants operating across its once-expanding footprint. Yardbird files for Chapter 11 Yardbird Group LLC, the operator behind Yardbird Southern Table [...]
