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 [...]
Chick-fil-A loses top customer satisfaction ranking after 11-year reign
For more than a decade, Chick-fil-A held the title of America's highest-rated fast-food chain for customer satisfaction. Now, that streak has come to an end. According to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has overtaken Chick-fil-A to claim the No. 1 spot among quick-service restaurants. Jersey Mike's earned a score of 84 out of 100, narrowly edging Chick-fil-A, which [...]
California’s restaurant landscape is changing as major chains close locations and shrink footprints
Several well-known restaurant chains with deep roots in California have dramatically reduced their footprints in recent years, reflecting the challenges facing the casual dining and fast-casual industries. The closures come with labor and rent increases as well as reduced consumer spending. El Tortito shrinks locations One of the most notable examples is El Torito, the Mexican restaurant chain founded in California in [...]
These restaurant chains have exited Pennsylvania in 2026
Pennsylvania diners have watched several familiar restaurant brands disappear from the state in 2026, as national chains continue to shrink their footprints amid changing consumer habits and company restructuring. From casual dining staples to tropical-inspired eateries, multiple chains have closed their final Pennsylvania locations this year, leaving fans with one fewer place to dine. Smokey Bones leaves [...]
