
Restaurant Chains Shut Down Locations in 2025
In 2025, numerous restaurant chains including Starbucks, Wendy's, Denny's, Jack in the Box, Bahama Breeze, Hardee's, Papa John's, Noodles & Co., and Outback Steakhouse announced closures of hundreds of locations due to industry-wide sales declines, changing consumer habits, and strategic restructuring efforts, with some chains filing for bankruptcy or exploring sale options.
