Tennessee is finally getting Wawa, and the first store is only the beginning. The Pennsylvania-born convenience chain known for hoagies, coffee, and fresh food is joining the wave of beloved regional chains expanding into new states with a major Volunteer State rollout. The first Tennessee Wawa is scheduled to open Thursday, June 18, at 1290 Parkway Place in Clarksville, off 101st Airborne Division Parkway near Peachers [...]
Oklahoma is still waiting for its first Buc-ee’s
Oklahoma has been surrounded by Buc-ee's states for years, but the Sooner State still does not have one of its own. That could eventually change as Buc-ee's keeps pushing into new territory, but the latest update is more "maybe" than "moving dirt" — even as the chain continues adding states to its national growth list. The most recent serious update came from Oklahoma City. News 9 first reported in February that city [...]
Restaurant chain announces closure of California location after 20+ years, dozens of jobs affected
Another longtime restaurant is preparing to serve its final customers, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the casual dining industry. This time, a popular Applebee's location that has been part of its community for more than two decades is set to close its doors. Applebee's location to close after more than 20 years An Applebee's restaurant in Calexico, California, is scheduled to permanently close on June 23, [...]
Beloved Arizona pizza restaurant forced to close after 52 years due to redevelopment
Another longtime Arizona pizza restaurant is preparing to close after years serving loyal customers in the Valley, adding to the growing list of independent eateries disappearing across the state. The family-owned restaurant announced it was being forced to permanently shut down on May 30, sparking disappointment from longtime customers who say the spot became a local tradition for pizza nights, team dinners, and family [...]
Bankrupt seafood chain continues shutting down restaurants across the US
For decades, Red Lobster was one of America’s most recognizable casual dining chains, known for Cheddar Bay Biscuits, seafood platters, and its wildly popular Endless Shrimp promotion. But after filing for bankruptcy in 2024 and closing more than 100 restaurants, the seafood giant is still shrinking in 2026 as it struggles to complete a long-term turnaround. Red Lobster continues closing restaurants in 2026 Red Lobster [...]
Beloved burger chain abruptly closes two restaurants in Nevada – but all is not lost
White Castle has closed two Southern Nevada restaurants, ending runs for locations that had served customers in the Las Vegas area. The Strip location had been open for over a decade; the Henderson location had only been open since 2022. The affected restaurants were the Casino Royale location on the Las Vegas Strip and the Henderson location on Marks Street. Both closures took effect on March 30. For fans who associated [...]
