Chili’s has been having a major comeback moment, but not every customer is celebrating. The casual dining chain has leaned hard into value deals, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and viral menu items, and the strategy appears to be working. Brinker International, Chili’s parent company, reported strong same-store sales growth for the chain, with executives pointing to improved food, service, and value as reasons customers are [...]

Missouri is losing a true longtime neighborhood fixture this month. BJ's Bar and Restaurant in Florissant is set to close June 28, 2026, after 71 years in business. The closure comes after other major Missouri restaurant losses, including a legendary St. Louis diner that closed for sad reasons. A run of more than seven decades is not normal. It means a place has survived changing neighborhoods, recessions, inflation, new [...]

Massachusetts still does not have a Buc-ee's, and for New England road-trippers, that may feel a little unfair. The Texas-based travel center chain has become famous for its huge stores, clean bathrooms, barbecue sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, branded merchandise and rows of fuel pumps. Buc-ee's has already expanded far beyond Texas, opening in states across the South, Midwest and East. But Massachusetts remains off the [...]

One of America’s most recognizable burger chains has shut down another restaurant as the fast-casual industry continues facing economic pressure nationwide. The latest closure adds Georgia to a growing list of states losing locations this year. Five Guys restaurant in Atlanta slated for closure amid nationwide cutbacks A Five Guys location in Atlanta, Georgia, has closed as the burger chain continues reducing its [...]

A popular fast-casual burger chain known for its fresh-cut fries and customizable burgers is preparing to leave another Midwest market as restaurant closures continue surfacing across the country. The planned shutdown comes as chains nationwide face rising expenses and shifting customer spending habits. Five Guys restaurant in Dubuque slated to close amid nationwide chain cutbacks The Five Guys located at 3450 Dodge St., [...]

Red Robin customers could soon see changes at dozens of restaurants as the casual dining chain moves forward with a major refranchising effort designed to improve its financial position. In June 2026, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers announced plans to sell 86 company-owned restaurants to franchise operators. The move is part of the company's broader turnaround strategy aimed at reducing debt, strengthening cash flow, and creating [...]