Another longtime California steakhouse has served its last meal, marking the latest setback for a once-expansive restaurant chain that has steadily shrunk over the past decade. The closure leaves the brand with just a handful of standalone locations, highlighting the challenges facing even well-known casual dining names. Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar has permanently closed its San Bernardino restaurant after more than [...]

Utah's first Buc-ee's is still coming—but travelers should not expect to see the giant beaver sign anytime soon. After the chain chose Springville instead of Salt Lake City, the project ran into a challenge that has nothing to do with Buc-ee's itself: There is almost nothing at the proposed site. The location is planned near 1400 North and 2600 West, west of Interstate 15 in Springville. It would sit near Exit 261, roughly [...]

A major beverage company is scaling back operations at an Ohio facility, putting dozens of local jobs at risk. The company has changed its original plans for the site, however, allowing the facility to remain open in a different capacity. Refresco to eliminate 44 jobs Refresco Beverages is eliminating 44 jobs at its Carlisle, Ohio, facility as the company transitions the site from beverage manufacturing to a distribution [...]

A longtime Italian restaurant on Long Island is preparing to serve its final guests, as a national dining chain continues to reduce its restaurant footprint across the country. Maggiano's Little Italy has confirmed it will permanently close its Garden City, New York, restaurant on September 28, 2026. Located at Roosevelt Field, the restaurant has served Long Island diners since 2015 and is currently the chain's only [...]

Moe’s Southwest Grill customers in several states could soon have fewer locations to choose from as one of the chain’s largest franchisees undergoes a major financial restructuring. The operator has already closed dozens of restaurants in recent years, and its latest move could eliminate more locations from its portfolio. Franchisee files for Chapter 11 Quality Fresca I LLC, a Palm Beach, Florida-based franchisee of [...]

Bahama Breeze, once a familiar name in casual dining across the country, was nearing the end of its run in the United States as its remaining restaurants continued to disappear. The Caribbean-themed restaurant chain was down to just 10 locations nationwide in late August 2026, with restaurants operating in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The dramatic reduction came after parent company Darden Restaurants [...]