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 [...]
Pennsylvania seafood restaurant to close after nearly 70 years
A longtime neighborhood seafood restaurant in Philadelphia is preparing to end its run after nearly 70 years in business, marking the end of a family-run establishment that served generations of local customers. Kelly’s Seafood, a staple in the city since the 1950s, recently announced it will permanently close after decades of serving classic seafood dishes to the community. The restaurant had built a loyal following over [...]
Barbecue chain shrinks from over 100 locations to fewer than 20 after bankruptcy
A once-expanding barbecue chain is rapidly shrinking as financial pressures force a major reset. After years of steady decline, the brand now operates only a fraction of the locations it once had nationwide. A dramatic drop in locations Smokey Bones has seen a steep decline from more than 100 restaurants at its peak to fewer than 20 locations remaining in 2026. The drop has accelerated in recent months as closures tied [...]
