Michigan's restaurant industry has seen another round of notable closures, with three well-known establishments announcing they are shutting down after years of serving their communities. While each closure has its own circumstances, rising operating costs, changing consumer habits, and ongoing financial pressures continue to challenge independent restaurants across the state. Wright & Company serves its final [...]

A popular California breakfast chain is saying goodbye to three longtime locations, with the restaurants serving their final customers today. Breakfast Republic is permanently closing three San Diego County restaurants on Sunday, Aug. 9, as its parent company reshapes its restaurant portfolio and focuses on expansion in other markets. Three restaurants are closing The closures affect Breakfast Republic locations in [...]

Another longtime restaurant has served its final meal, marking the end of an era for one of downtown Salt Lake City's best-known dining destinations. A beloved seafood restaurant that welcomed generations of diners for more than four decades has permanently closed its flagship location, becoming the latest casualty in a year that has seen numerous restaurant closures across the country. Downtown chapter comes to an [...]

A once fast-growing restaurant chain that built its reputation on fresh, healthy meals has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and permanently closed all of its locations, marking one of the year's biggest restaurant industry collapses. Arizona-based Salad and Go, which had expanded rapidly across the Southwest in recent years, announced early August it is shutting down every remaining restaurant after seeking bankruptcy [...]

Arizona recently lost three restaurants with more than 120 combined years of history. Now, the state is saying goodbye to another Scottsdale landmark, a cozy Tempe coffeehouse and an acclaimed Italian tavern. Old Town Tortilla Factory in Scottsdale Old Town Tortilla Factory permanently closed after 30 years at 6910 E. Main St. in Scottsdale. The restaurant had announced on June 28 that it would take a routine summer [...]

Another food manufacturer is preparing to shut down operations in Illinois, adding to a growing list of companies announcing layoffs across the industry. The latest closure will leave dozens of employees searching for new jobs while highlighting the continued challenges facing some food producers. Nearly 90 workers affected by planned closure According to a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) [...]