#restaurant-closures

#restaurant-closures

On a recent morning, sitting at a quiet table in his suburban restaurant, he pointed to the number at the top of the column: $5.56. That's the price he pays for a pound of the most important item on any barbecue menu in Texas. Over the past year, that number has risen 28percent, a reflection of the spiking meat prices that have dented the pocketbooks of average grocery store customers nationwide.

Like many other L.A. restaurateurs, Cimarusti alongside his wife and business partner, Crisi Echiverri, cited inflation and the high cost of labor in West Hollywood, which is one of the highest in the country at $20.25 for non-hotel employees. But the biggest factor, Cimarusti said, was the dip in sales. The pandemic, followed by the 2023 entertainment-industry strikes and the 2025 fires led to a prolonged loss of business.

Graspa Group, the award-winning Miami-based hospitality firm behind some of South Florida's most beloved Italian dining destinations, has announced that Segafredo L'Originale will officially close its doors this summer following a 26-year run on Lincoln Road. To celebrate the restaurant and nightlife destination's lasting legacy, the team will host an all-day farewell celebration on Sunday, June 21, from 2-10 p.m.

City officials ordered the eateries closed after finding problems that included rodent and roach activity, sewage and drainage issues, and failures to keep food at safe temperatures. The shutdowns hit a cross-section of neighborhoods and styles, from corner coffee stops to pizzerias, bakeries and late-night counters. Each operator now has to fix the problems and clear a follow-up inspection before unlocking the doors again.

The restaurant announced its closure on May 13 in an Instagram post, thanking guests for their support over the past decade-plus. Chef Michael Cimarusti of three-Michelin-starred Providence opened Connie & Ted's in 2013 with co-owners Donato Poto and Crisi Echiverri. Inspired by Cimarusti's Rhode Island roots and his grandparents, Connie and Ted, the restaurant sprang onto the scene with lobster rolls, oysters Rockefeller, and an expansive raw bar.

The transaction will ensure that the business is placed on a more sustainable footing for the future, while allowing The Fulham Shore to focus its energy and investment behind Franco Manca and its significant growth potential.

A notice posted at a closed Smokey Bones location in Indiana stated, 'We regret to announce that this location has permanently closed its doors as of Tuesday, April 28th. We thank our loyal Guests for many wonderful years.'

A review of local media reports, online review platforms such as Yelp and Google Reviews, and Pizza Hut's own store locator tool has found more than 50 locations that have closed in recent months, spanning cities across the United States.

ARC Burger filed for Chapter 7 liquidation after closing all 77 Hardee's locations permanently in December, with liabilities estimated between $10 million and $50 million.

The company says the move comes down to its lease ending and will take effect later this season, according to BK Reader. In a statement shared with the outlet, CEO Mike Nugent thanked both customers and employees, saying, 'It has been an absolute honor to be welcomed into the Brooklyn community for 15 years,' while confirming that the Gowanus run is nearly over.

The Times Square branch, at 7 Times Square, closed in early March after opening in 2023, according to Crain's New York Business. Delivery and reservation platforms now mark the Times Square location as permanently closed.

We've loved being part of these communities and just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who's walked through these doors. It's been a privilege to serve you.

"We were able to make friends and memories that we couldn't even imagine when we first immigrated here," the owners Ikuko Miura and Paul wrote on a notice on the door.

According to a new court filing from a major franchisee, three additional Popeyes restaurants have permanently shut their doors, bringing the total number of store closures associated with the franchisee's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings to at least 20. The franchisee, Sailormen Inc. of Miami, Florida, sought Chapter 11 protection earlier this year, citing diminished foot traffic and high inflation.

Papa Johns' chief financial officer and president of North America Ravi Thanawal said the company plans to shutter a total of 300 underperforming restaurants in North America "that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively transfer sales to a nearby restaurant."