Nothing beats the feeling of eating at a restaurant. Fast food or not, it’s almost always a unique experience whenever you get the chance to try meals outside the comfort of your own home—or kitchen. However, the sad reality is some places don’t always last forever. Along the way, certain factors come into play and affect the operation of these brands.
Take for example, the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did it change our lives on a physical and emotional level, but it also took a toll on the state of our economy. As a result, we’ve witnessed bankruptcies, business closures, and more. The food and beverage industry is no exception to a situation like this. Below, we round up a few restaurant chains that have officially closed their doors in 2022. Keep reading for more.
Howard Johnson’s
As reported by News10 earlier this year, “The Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Lake George—the last surviving location of what was once the largest restaurant chain in America – remained closed over Memorial Day weekend. A banner on the fence overlooking Route 9 declares the restaurant up for lease, after a recent stretch of years that includes changing management, sexual abuse, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
CNN points out, “Although the Howard Johnson restaurants are closed, the hotel chain is still alive and well. There are about 300 locations and it’s currently owned by hotel giant Wyndham (WH).”
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Nestlé® Toll House® Café
According to an article by Globe Newswire, FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. announced on May 25 that it has "agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® from Crest Foods, Inc. and rebrand the stores as Great American Cookies."
The statement added, "Crest Foods currently franchises approximately 85 Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® cafés across the U.S. This acquisition will add to FAT Brands’ Atlanta-based manufacturing facility, providing supply chain efficiencies and cost-savings, as well as increasing the scale that will result from increased manufacturing volume."
These places will definitely be missed!
