It has not been a great year for restaurants and it doesn't appear to be improving yet. There are multiple reports that a very popular food chain with 31 Illinois locations has plans to close 35 restaurants in 2024.
It's easy to take for granted that popular restaurant chains will be around forever. However, times are tough in the food business these days and there are multiple confirmed reports that one of Missouri's most popular chains really will be closing 35 restaurants this year.