A California-based fast-casual pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the once-rapidly expanding brand works to restructure its debt and stabilize operations following a wave of restaurant closures. The company filed for bankruptcy in late 2025, listing estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. The filing comes after years of declining store counts and increasing financial pressure [...]
These restaurant chains are exiting North Carolina at an alarming speed
A growing number of national restaurant chains are scaling back or disappearing entirely from North Carolina, with confirmed closures spanning late 2025 into 2026. From fast food to casual dining, the pace of exits is accelerating—and reshaping the state’s dining landscape. Bahama Breeze exits Raleigh, Fayetteville shifts concept Bahama Breeze will permanently close its Raleigh location on April 5, 2026, marking a full [...]
These beloved 90s snacks disappeared—but fans won’t stop asking for them
For many Americans who grew up in the 1990s, certain snacks were a staple of lunchboxes, birthday parties, and after-school treats. But while grocery store shelves have evolved, several iconic products from that era have quietly disappeared. Decades later, fans still campaign online for their return. Here are a few nostalgic favorites people continue to ask brands to bring back. PB Max PB Max was a candy bar made with [...]
Bankruptcies pile up as several restaurant chains seek Chapter 11 protection
A growing list of restaurant chains has filed for bankruptcy in recent years as rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and heavy debt continue to strain the industry. While some high-profile collapses have grabbed headlines, several other recognizable brands have also sought Chapter 11 protection as they attempt to restructure and survive. Here are some additional restaurant chains that have filed for bankruptcy during the [...]
California plant closure looms as 1,800 workers face layoffs next month
One of California’s longtime food processing facilities is shutting down next month, bringing significant layoffs to the Central Valley. The closure will impact hundreds of workers and marks another shift in the region’s historic fruit-canning industry. Food giant begins shutdown of historic Central Valley plant Del Monte Foods is shutting down its fruit cannery in Modesto, California. The move will result in thousands [...]
Tennessee’s oldest restaurant closes after 119 years in Nashville
One of Nashville’s most historic dining institutions has closed its doors after more than a century in business. Varallo’s, widely recognized as Tennessee’s oldest restaurant, has shut down after serving customers in downtown Nashville for more than 100 years. A unique start Varallo’s began with an unexpected pivot. Founder Frank Varallo Sr., an Italian immigrant who came to Nashville to pursue a career as a violinist, [...]
