A franchisee operating five locations of a rapidly growing pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, underscoring the financial pressures many restaurant operators continue to face despite strong brand-level growth. Rogue Fare LLC, a longtime franchisee of Mountain Mike's Pizza, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. The Medford, Oregon-based [...]
Longtime Arizona hibachi restaurant abruptly closes after 22 years, shocking loyal customers
For more than two decades, it was the backdrop for birthday celebrations, graduation dinners and family nights out. Now, another longtime Arizona restaurant has quietly served its final meal. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in south Tempe permanently closed on June 27 after 22 years in business, announcing the decision just hours before shutting its doors for the last time. The sudden closure came as a surprise to many loyal [...]
Popular North Carolina restaurant closes, citing increasing costs after years of serving the community
Another well-known Charlotte eatery has served its final customers, adding to the growing list of local restaurants forced to close as operating costs continue to climb. 33rd & Main, a popular seafood restaurant and food truck known for its stuffed seafood egg rolls and Southern-inspired dishes, permanently closed earlier this year. In a farewell message shared on social media, the owners said the decision came after [...]
Popular steakhouse chain closes longtime Pennsylvania restaurant after nearly 20 years
A longtime Outback Steakhouse has served its last Bloomin' Onion in Pennsylvania. After nearly two decades in business, the restaurant has permanently closed, marking another change in the state's casual dining landscape as national chains continue to reevaluate their footprints. Washington County location closes after lease expires The Outback Steakhouse at 460 Washington Road in South Strabane Township, Washington [...]
Acclaimed Washington restaurant to close after a decade as owners prepare for new chapter
An acclaimed Seattle fine dining destination is preparing to serve its final meals after nearly 10 years in business, marking the end of an era for one of the city's most celebrated neighborhood restaurants. Copine, located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, announced it would permanently close in late May 2026, when its current lease expired. The restaurant first opened in 2016 and has earned a reputation for its refined [...]
Beloved Arizona wing restaurant closes original location after 47 years
For nearly half a century, it was a gathering place for sports fans, families and wing lovers. Now, one of Arizona's most recognizable restaurant landmarks has served its last customers. The original Native Grill & Wings location in Tempe has permanently closed after 47 years last month, marking the end of a chapter for the homegrown restaurant chain that introduced Buffalo-style chicken wings to generations of [...]
