Famous Restaurant Chains That Are Now Closing Franchises

Published on 12/08/2020
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Perkins

This Perkins breakfast and bakery chain were established in 1958 in Cincinnati Ohio under the name Pancake House. It was renamed to Perkins Family Restaurant a few years later. It is distributed throughout the world between thirty-two US states and four provisions in Canada. It also belongs to Marie Callender’s restaurant, which was submitted to bankruptcy in 2019. Unfortunately, this led to accelerated closure and the laying off of 25,000 workers.

Perkins

Perkins

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Friendly’s

On the eastern coast, this chain is more likely to be found. Since it was founded in 1935, it has undergone several changes, including declared bankruptcy a few years ago. However, it returned and modified the menu entirely. There are currently 167 locations but intend to close places where there is not ample traffic.

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Friendly’s

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