#business-decline

#business-decline

First opened as Freddie Fuddruckers in San Antonio, Texas, in 1979, the fast casual burger chain Fuddruckers became a popular destination for made-to-order burgers where you could add your own veggie toppings. The unlimited cheese sauce, in particular, had customers swooning, along with burger patties in your choice of four sizes and buns that were baked in-house daily.

Subway's biggest mistake was selecting Jared Fogle as the company's spokesperson. Fogle, who reportedly lost a significant amount of weight eating basically nothing but Subway sandwiches, helped position the brand as a healthier option. However, in 2015, Fogle was charged with child abuse and possession of CSAM, creating a disastrous public relations nightmare for Subway.

[I'm] lucky to get three cars a day. And most people don't even buy a thing.

Red Lobster has struggled to maintain a presence in New England due to its inability to compete with the region's local seafood, especially with lobster being a specialty.