One of the Bay Area's best-known restaurant groups has suddenly shut down all of its restaurants, bringing an end to more than three decades in business and leaving hundreds of employees without jobs. Vine Hospitality announced this week that it is permanently closing all seven of its restaurants across the Bay Area, citing an increasingly difficult operating environment and unsuccessful efforts to secure additional [...]
These once-popular mall restaurants are quietly disappearing across America
For decades, a trip to the mall wasn't complete without stopping for a meal. Whether it was celebrating a successful shopping trip or grabbing lunch between stores, mall restaurants were once a destination in their own right. Today, many of those familiar names are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Sbarro has moved beyond the mall For years, Sbarro was synonymous with mall food courts, serving oversized slices of [...]
Chick-fil-A is giving away free entrées on July 14—here’s exactly how to get one
Chick-fil-A fans have a reason to break out their black-and-white wardrobe this week. As part of the chain's 80th anniversary celebration, the restaurant is bringing back its beloved Cow Appreciation Day, giving customers the chance to score a free entrée—no purchase required. The promotion returns after several years away and is expected to draw crowds at participating locations nationwide. Dress like a cow for a free [...]
Longtime Arizona Mexican restaurant chain closes 34-year-old location amid rising operating costs
After more than three decades serving the East Valley, a longtime Arizona Mexican restaurant has closed one of its locations, marking the end of an era for many loyal customers. Serrano's Mexican Restaurants has permanently closed its McKellips Road restaurant in Mesa after 34 years in business. The family-owned chain announced the decision in a statement, citing a combination of rising operating costs and declining [...]
Longtime Miami diner closes after 55 years as redevelopment plans move forward
For more than five decades, it served late-night diners, early-morning commuters, students, and families from across Miami. Now, one of the city's most recognizable restaurant landmarks has permanently closed its doors after 55 years in business. End of an era on Biscayne Boulevard The Denny's restaurant at 3600 Biscayne Boulevard permanently closed on March 29, ending a run that began in the early 1970s. Located between [...]
These restaurant chains are opening hundreds of new locations across the U.S.
While some restaurant chains are closing underperforming stores, others are doing the exact opposite. Several major brands have announced ambitious expansion plans, betting that consumer demand remains strong despite economic uncertainty. Jersey Mike's continues rapid growth Jersey Mike's Subs has become one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country. The sandwich chain continues to add hundreds of new [...]
