News Brief: Restaurant Chain Closures in 2025
Summary
Major U.S. restaurant chains, including Starbucks, Wendy’s, and Denny’s, are closing hundreds of locations in 2025 in response to a sustained industry-wide sales slump and changing consumer habits. Inflation has led customers to cut back on dining out, favoring home meals or seeking deals. This tough environment has also driven several chains to file for bankruptcy.
Key Points
- Industry Trend: Restaurant traffic declined every month in 2025 except July. Chains are closing underperforming stores to improve business health.
- Notable Closures:
- Starbucks: Announced a $1B restructuring, closing ~500 North American cafes, including its Seattle Reserve Roastery.
- Wendy’s: Strategic review may close a “mid-single digit percentage” of U.S. stores (hundreds of locations) as part of “Project Fresh.”
- Denny’s: Plans to close 70-90 restaurants in 2025. The chain was sold for $620M in November.
- Other Chains: Jack in the Box (86 closed), Bahama Breeze (15 closed), Hardee’s (dozens closing), Papa John’s (173 closed globally), Noodles & Co. (29+ closed), Outback Steakhouse (21 closed).
- Broader Impact: Bankruptcies affected brands like Hooters. Companies are focusing on turnaround plans, lease non-renewals, and potential brand sales/conversions.
新闻简报：2025年餐饮连锁店关闭潮
摘要
包括星巴克、温迪和Denny’s在内的美国主要餐饮连锁品牌在2025年宣布关闭数百家门店，以应对行业性的销售低迷和消费者习惯的改变。通货膨胀导致顾客减少外出就餐，更倾向于在家用餐或寻找优惠。这种艰难的环境也促使一些连锁品牌申请破产保护。
关键点
- 行业趋势：2025年除7月外，餐厅客流量每月都在下降。连锁品牌正通过关闭业绩不佳的门店来改善经营状况。
- 主要关店信息：
- 星巴克：宣布10亿美元重组计划，关闭约500家北美门店，包括其西雅图臻选烘焙工坊。
- 温迪：进行战略评估，可能关闭美国门店数的”中个位数百分比”（即数百家），作为”Project Fresh”转型计划的一部分。
- Denny’s：计划在2025年关闭70-90家餐厅。该连锁已于11月以6.2亿美元被收购。
- 其他品牌：Jack in the Box（已关86家）、Bahama Breeze（已关15家）、Hardee’s（数十家将关闭）、棒约翰（全球关173家）、Noodles & Co.（已关29家以上）、Outback Steakhouse（关21家）。
- 更广泛影响：Hooters等品牌申请破产。各公司正专注于转型计划、不再续租租约以及可能的品牌出售或转换。
Original Article Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/2025-restaurant-closures-starbucks-wendys.html