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Top 10 Restaurant Chains That Are Falling Apart In 2025 THE US ECONOMY IS COLLAPSING. The American dining landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as iconic restaurant chains face an unprecedented wave of closures in 2025. Giants like Subway, Red Lobster, Applebee’s, and even Salt Bae’s extravagant Nusr-Et are at risk of vanishing, signaling not just financial struggles but the collapse of a once-cherished way of life. Subway, with over 4,000 locations shuttered since 2015, battles outdated menus and eroded trust. Hooters, stuck in a 1990s mindset, has lost appeal with younger diners, closing nearly 150 locations since 2012. Red Lobster, a symbol of affordable luxury, is crippled by $33 million in losses and rising seafood costs, leaving empty dining rooms where families once celebrated. Applebee’s, the neighborhood staple, struggles with a 20% drop in customer returns, caught between budget-conscious home cooking and high-end dining trends. Salt Bae’s gold-covered steaks, once a social media sensation, now face “burnout” as sky-high prices alienate customers in an inflation-hit economy. The Cheesecake Factory’s overwhelming menu and high costs deter cash-strapped families, while Buffalo Wild Wings loses ground to healthier, cheaper rivals. Taco Bell’s slow pivot to nutritious options threatens its fast-food dominance, and IHOP’s pancake-centric model falters as breakfast habits shift toward wellness. TGI Fridays, a former social hub, grapples with a 4% revenue drop and an oversaturated casual dining market. These closures reflect deeper economic and cultural shifts—rising costs, health-conscious consumers, and a demand for fresh, affordable experiences. The loss of these chains risks eroding community spaces for working-class Americans, underscoring a growing divide. Only those that adapt will survive this restaurant extinction event, leaving us to wonder: will these brands reinvent themselves, or become nostalgic relics of a bygone era?
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