Texas is emerging as one of the states most affected by Papa Johns' ongoing effort to shrink its restaurant footprint as the pizza chain works to improve profitability and strengthen franchise operations. A recent analysis of company financial filings found that Papa Johns closed 44 restaurants across 17 states during the first quarter of 2026, with the highest concentration of closures occurring in Texas, California, [...]
Florida is shutting down 3 beloved restaurants this month
Florida has no shortage of restaurants, but some closings still feel bigger than a routine business update. This month, three locally loved Florida restaurants either closed or announced their final days, adding to a difficult stretch for familiar dining spots across the state. The news follows other recent Florida goodbyes, including a longtime waterfront restaurant that shut down after more than 30 years. From a [...]
Popular burger chain plans more California closures amid rising costs
Rising costs and shifting consumer habits are continuing to pressure fast-food chains across California, and now another major burger brand is preparing to scale back. Five Guys plans to close several locations across the state in the coming months as the company faces mounting financial challenges. California closures announced Five Guys has confirmed plans to shutter four California restaurants between late May and [...]
Fast-growing fried chicken chain plans major Texas expansion with dozens of new locations
Southern fried chicken chain Bojangles is continuing its push into Texas, adding new restaurants as it works to grow beyond its traditional Southeastern footprint. The North Carolina-based brand has steadily expanded across the Lone Star State in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. New restaurants opening in several Texas markets Bojangles has announced or opened locations in multiple Texas [...]
Popular Michigan brewery abruptly shuts down after nearly 15 years
After years of serving as a popular destination for beer lovers and travelers, a well-known Midwest brewery has suddenly shut down operations. The closure reflects growing financial strain across the craft beer and restaurant industries as operators continue battling rising costs and changing consumer habits. Greenbush Brewing Company closes Greenbush Brewing Company permanently closed in April 2026 after nearly 15 [...]
The latest on Ohio’s next Buc-ee’s
Ohio has quickly become one of Buc-ee's most interesting Midwest markets. Buc-ee's official location list now shows Ohio's first store in Huber Heights, at 8000 State Route 235. The 74,000-square-foot travel center opened April 6, 2026 near Dayton, and it put Ohio on the chain's expanding Midwest road-trip map in dramatic fashion. The opening drew customers who lined up at midnight, with founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III, [...]
