2 Restaurant Chains We Said Goodbye To So Far in 2022—Say It Ain’t So!

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.

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).”