#restaurant-closures

#restaurant-closures

The absolute best barbecue restaurants in the U.S. tend to be local spots or small regional chains that cater to specific styles, and larger barbecue chains have been struggling recently. The two largest, Famous Dave's and Dickey's Barbecue Pit, both saw sales fall last year, and overall the barbecue chain sector saw a 2% decline in sales, according to Technomic (via NRN), which is quite bad given the 3% growth of chain restaurant sales overall.

Tribeca Park Cafe, the corner deli at Walker and West Broadway, closed on Friday, August 29, after 45 years. The closure follows the $18 million sale of the property in January. The one-story building is slated for demolition to make way for a 10-story condo project from Sumaida + Khurana, the development firm behind 157 Hudson, the landmark brick building on Collister, and a new building at 152 Elizabeth designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, according to Tribeca Citizen.

When London's Unity Diner wrapped up 2024 with the announcement that it would soon be shutting its doors for good, it expected some sadness from its customers. After all, the not-for-profit restaurant had been an innovator in the city's vegan scene, serving up 3D-printed vegan steak (made of plant protein with the fibrous feel of the real thing) and disarmingly realistic tofish (tofu fish) alongside the classic burgers and chips.

The late celebrity chef, author, and renowned adventure travel TV host Anthony Bourdain opinionatedly sampled a variety of regional cuisine from around the world on his show, "No Reservations." But he also tried the best food in underestimated locations, like Ohio. From quintessentially American food to shops owned by the Polish, German, and Japanese immigrants that shaped the Buckeye state's food scene, Bourdain visited eight spots across Cleveland and Columbus on the show back in 2005 and 2009, respectively.

And this is not the first bankruptcy go-around for Bravo Brio. The restaurant group behind Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille, known for their authentic yet accessible Italian classics like creamy seafood risotto and hearty pasta dishes, has changed hands multiple times, most recently in 2020, when the restaurant group last filed for bankruptcy and was bought by Earl Enterprises.

Prescott Meats quietly shuttered just months after opening in West Oakland's Prescott Market, known for its loaded Reuben sandwiches, pasture-raised meats and made-to-order foods.

The restaurant industry faces challenges such as rising costs, worker shortages, and real estate conflicts, leading to closures of cherished establishments in Chicago.

A landlord in North Finchley faced a fine of £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats for short-term bookings, highlighting the issue of compliance in the rental market.

Chick 'n' Sours' co-founder, David Wolanksi, expressed the struggle of independent operators, stating, 'It feels like the whole system is stacked against independent operators as we are being squeezed from every angle - food inflation, rising wages, relentless rent increases, service charges, and soaring utilities without the deep pockets to ride it out. It's an exhausting, never-ending battle to keep the lights on.'

Bang Bang Noodles, a pioneer of hand-pulled noodles with locations in Downtown LA and Culver, is set to close its Culver location while maintaining operations in Downtown.

Serving this community has been an incredible honor. We've cherished every moment - from cheering on our local sports teams together to celebrating special milestones.

Eddie V's closed its Prudential Center location after Mother's Day, citing a 'difficult business decision,' while offering employees jobs at another Massachusetts site.

In an emotional video on Instagram, owner Lan Cheng says she had "been feeling deeply burnt out. And despite trying different paths, I haven't found a sustainable way to grow it further."

Church's Chicken has closed its Telegraph Avenue location in Oakland due to a failed inspection conducted by the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.

Vermont is known for its picturesque scenery, craft beers, and being the leading maple syrup producer in the U.S., exporting over 3.1 million gallons in 2024.