"Yet, fans of Sizzler are walking the ruins: as of late October 2025, the restaurant is 625 venues down, with only 74 still standing. It's an unfortunate precipice to straddle, especially after already surviving decades of bankruptcy declarations, closures, and more rebirths than a phoenix. Ironically, the once-iconic chain is renowned by fans for its value and nostalgia, and has always fared positively in rankings of popular U.S. steakhouse chains."
"The truth is that Sizzler locations have been disappearing for a while. The company has long struggled with profitability and industry competition. Its latest blow seemed to be aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic when, in September 2020, it was reported that Sizzler had filed for bankruptcy for its company-owned restaurants. But, the company president, Christopher Perkins, told Restaurant Business that many locations were struggling even before then."
Sizzler has closed approximately 89% of its restaurants, with 625 venues shuttered and 74 remaining as of late October 2025. The chain launched in 1958 and became known for grilled steaks and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. The company has long struggled with profitability and industry competition, and many locations were struggling before the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2020, Sizzler filed for bankruptcy for its company-owned restaurants. Recent closures have left New Mexico and Arizona nearly bereft of locations, and surviving steakhouses are predominantly concentrated in California, increasing urgency for visits before further closures.
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