Another Michigan brewery and restaurant is preparing to pour its final pint. Cadillac Straits Brewing Company, a craft brewery, taproom, and homebrewing supply store in Madison Heights, announced it will permanently close after seven years in business, citing ongoing financial challenges that made it impossible to continue operating. The brewery's final day was scheduled for July 18, marking the end of a business [...]
Popular restaurant franchisee bankruptcies mount as operators face rising costs
A growing number of restaurant franchise operators have sought bankruptcy protection in recent weeks, underscoring the financial pressures facing franchisees even as many of the brands they represent continue to expand. Within the past two months, franchisees for Hardee's, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and Checkers have all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while one of California's largest Carl's Jr. operators continues [...]
Beloved California taco restaurant to close after 34 years amid mounting business challenges
A beloved Los Angeles restaurant known for its unique blend of soul food and Mexican flavors is preparing to close after serving customers for more than three decades. Sky's Gourmet Tacos announced that it will permanently close its full-service Mid-City restaurant on August 15, ending a 34-year run on West Pico Boulevard. While the brick-and-mortar location is shutting its doors, owner Barbara "Sky" Burrell said the [...]
Beloved family-owned Illinois restaurant to close after 71 years
A longtime Illinois restaurant known for burgers, its famous onion loaf, and generations of family memories is preparing to close one of its most recognizable locations. The decision marks the end of a 71-year chapter, but the restaurant’s story in the area is not over yet. Hackney’s on Lake is closing Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview will permanently close its Lake Avenue location in early September 2026 after more than [...]
Popular chain closes beloved 30-year restaurant in Missouri after steep rent hike
A longtime Applebee's restaurant has served its last meal after operating for three decades, with employees pointing to a sharp rent increase as the primary reason the location could no longer stay in business. The Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar at 14830 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, permanently closed on July 24, ending a 30-year run that began in 1996. According to employees, the restaurant remained open [...]
Popular seafood chain closes Connecticut restaurant, leaving only three remaining locations
Another Red Lobster restaurant has permanently closed, further reducing the seafood chain's presence in Connecticut as it continues to reshape its operations following its 2024 bankruptcy. The company's Bridgeport location, at 4485 Main Street in the Brookside Center shopping plaza, closed late last month. Customers calling the restaurant are now directed to Red Lobster's three remaining Connecticut locations in Danbury, [...]
