Georgia’s vibrant food scene experienced several losses in 2025 as beloved local institutions and established chains shut their doors amid economic pressures and shifting industry trends. Some of the most notable closures occurred in Atlanta, where one restaurant closed its doors after over 30 years. On The Border One of the year’s most notable closures was On The Border, the Tex-Mex chain that exited the Georgia market [...]
From burgers to breakfast: Wendy’s, Denny’s, and other chains that shrank in 2025
Around 37% of Americans say they’re eating out less than they did a year ago. These changing consumer trends, as well as other factors, are driving well-known chains like Wendy’s and Denny’s to close a significant amount of their locations nationwide. Wendy’s announces nationwide closures amid slowing sales Wendy’s, the iconic fast-food hamburger chain, confirmed in late 2025 that it would close a significant portion of [...]
Popular Ohio-based restaurant chain to close hundreds of locations through 2026
Wendy’s, the iconic American fast-food chain known for its square burgers and Frosty treats, has announced a major strategic shift that will see hundreds of its U.S. restaurants close by the end of 2025 and into 2026 as part of a broader turnaround plan. The closures come amid declining sales resulting from changing consumer trends and economic concerns, including inflation. Scope of closures Wendy’s, which was founded [...]
Red Robin to close 70 locations; Pennsylvania likely to be impacted
Several Pennsylvania communities are likely losing familiar dining spots as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews moves forward with a wave of restaurant closures. Tied to company restructuring and ongoing financial pressures, the restaurant chain is expected to close 70 underperforming locations over the next several years – some of which are likely to occur in Pennsylvania. Sweeping closures Red Robin, a casual dining [...]
Layoffs highest since COVID; a look at top job cuts in 2025
Over 1.1 million jobs were lost in the U.S. in 2025, marking the worst year of layoffs since the COVID pandemic. Among the most impactful were the workforce reductions announced by United Parcel Service (UPS), Amazon, and Intel, three giants in their respective sectors, with over 100,000 layoffs between them alone. UPS: 48,000 jobs cut United Parcel Service (UPS) undertook one of the largest workforce reductions in its [...]
Over 800 workers lose jobs just before the holidays in Illinois; more layoffs likely
As families prepared for the holidays, more than 1,100 Illinois workers were instead handed devastating news. In November 2025 alone, over 800 jobs were cut across the state, leaving hundreds of households facing sudden uncertainty as the year winds to a close. The layoffs, reported through Illinois workforce data and WARN notices, hit workers across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and corporate offices, showing how [...]
