Alabama has plenty of classic Southern restaurants, but some of its most memorable dining rooms are anything but ordinary. Like these weird restaurants in Wyoming, Alabama’s strangest places to eat make the setting feel almost as important as the menu. There is a saloon under a rock bluff, a diner built around a train-yard fantasy and a waterfront bar where dogs, boats and bushwackers are part of the [...]
“You’ll never see me in Subway”: Longtime fans share why they’re moving on
"They started to go downhill loooong before Covid. Not just with the prices but the ingredient quality in particular took a huge nosedive." That Reddit comment cuts to something Subway's most frustrated customers have been saying for years. The price complaints are real and well-documented. But for a lot of people who have drifted away from Subway, the prices are almost secondary to a quieter grievance: the food itself [...]
The 3 most beloved Arkansas restaurants that went out of business in recent weeks
Three locally owned Arkansas restaurants closed within the span of two days in June. Their departures add to the restaurant closures that have shocked diners across America, but these losses are especially personal because each business was closely tied to its community. Arkansas lost an award-winning Cabot gathering place, a Dickson Street restaurant with 20 years of history and a barbecue business that grew from a food [...]
California meat producer to close facility, laying off 124 workers next month
Another California food manufacturer is shutting down operations, adding to a growing list of companies restructuring amid economic pressures. Pocino Foods Company will permanently close its City of Industry facility, a move that will result in 124 employees losing their jobs later this summer. About Pocino Foods Founded in 1933, Pocino Foods is a California-based manufacturer of specialty pre-cooked meats serving [...]
The biggest chain restaurant closures impacting Texas in 2026
Texas has experienced a series of high-profile restaurant closures this year as national chains and homegrown brands continue to trim costs, close underperforming locations and adapt to changing consumer spending. While the Lone Star State remains one of the country's largest restaurant markets, several major brands have either shuttered Texas locations or announced broader downsizing efforts that are affecting the [...]
Restaurant closures continue across Florida as major chains shrink
Florida has seen a steady stream of restaurant closures this year as national chains continue restructuring amid rising labor costs, softer consumer spending and changing dining habits. While many brands remain committed to the Sunshine State, several well-known names have closed restaurants or announced major downsizing plans in 2026. Bahama Breeze closes all remaining restaurants One of the year's biggest restaurant [...]
