A growing list of Five Guys restaurants has closed across the U.S. this year, with the popular burger chain recently shutting down another longtime location and preparing to close another in the coming days. The latest closures come as many restaurant operators continue to face higher labor, food and occupancy costs while consumers pull back on discretionary spending. Seattle location closes after 12 years Five Guys [...]
Popular California steakhouse chain closes all locations after more than 30 years
A longtime Bay Area steakhouse known for premium cuts of beef and upscale dining has served its last meal. LB Steak has permanently closed both of its Northern California locations after parent company Vine Hospitality announced it is shutting down operations. The closure is part of a broader company-wide shutdown that will eliminate approximately 300 jobs, ending more than three decades of business for the restaurant [...]
The latest update on the DC area’s first Buc-ee’s location
Virginia’s most active next Buc-ee’s project is now in Stafford County. The project has cleared its most important local vote, although the differing timelines behind Virginia’s three Buc-ee’s locations mean an opening is still several years away. The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning and conditional-use permit May 19, 2026, following a lengthy public hearing that continued into the early hours of [...]
Texas’ 3 most beloved restaurants that closed recently
Texas diners were already dealing with another difficult round of local restaurant goodbyes when three more familiar names went dark. The latest losses include a nearly 30-year-old Dallas institution, a family-friendly Houston brewery and an East Texas restaurant that served generations of customers. Sevy’s Grill in Dallas Sevy’s Grill closed June 27, 2026, after more than 29 years near Preston Center. Jim “Sevy” [...]
A long-awaited restaurant is finally opening in one California city after years of anticipation
For years, Chico residents have had to drive to neighboring cities to satisfy a Chick-fil-A craving. That wait is almost over, as the fast-food chain prepares to open its first-ever restaurant in the Northern California city. Grand opening set for August 13 Chick-fil-A has announced that its first Chico location will officially open on Thursday, August 13, marking the chain's debut in the city. The restaurant is located [...]
The 5 weirdest restaurants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts may still be wondering why it gets no love from Buc-ee’s, but the state already has restaurants considerably stranger than a beaver-themed travel center. Customers can eat inside a giant takeout box, drink cocktails in a historic mansion and attend a colonial feast cooked over an open hearth. Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus Kowloon is an enormous Polynesian fantasy palace sitting beside Route 1. The [...]
