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TGI Fridays Closing Springfield Restaurant, 30 Total Locations Across Northeast TGI Fridays Closing Springfield Restaurant, 30 Total Locations Across Northeast
TGI Fridays Closing Springfield Restaurant, 30 Total Locations Across Northeast TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …

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by Chris Spiker
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Mexican Restaurant Chain Closes NJ Location Less Than Year After Opening Mexican Restaurant Chain Closes NJ Location Less Than Year After Opening
Mexican Restaurant Chain Closes NJ Location Less Than Year After Opening A popular Mexican eatery has shuttered one of its New Jersey locations less than a year after opening. The Green Brook restaurant on Route 22 has closed its doors for good, according to an automated voice message on the shop’s answering machine. “Thank you for calling Tacos El Tio Green Brook,” the message begins. “We regret to inform you that this location is permanently closed. We look forward to continuing to serve you at our next closest location in Monroe Township. Should you have any further questions, please visit the ‘contact us’ option on our website, tacoseltio.com. Thank you.” T…

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by Valerie Musson
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Houlihan's Closes Two North Jersey Locations Houlihan's Closes Two North Jersey Locations
Houlihan's Closes Two North Jersey Locations Two Houlihan's locations in North Jersey have closed, NJ Advance Media reports. The Bridgewater and Parsippany restaurants apparently closed on Sept. 28, the outlet said. The stores were located on 1288 Route 22 E. and 1735 Route 46. The restaurant chain did not say why the locations shuttered. Employees will be relocated to other locations, officials said.  Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.

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by Cecilia Levine
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These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020 These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020
These North Jersey Restaurants Closed In 2020 North Jersey's restaurant industry took a massive hit in 2020. Even some of the most beloved bistros, delicious delis and longstanding luncheonettes could not survive COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a list of the most notable North Jersey restaurants that closed in 2020.  A Toute Heure, Cranford Bistro 18, Montclair Café Fiori, Randolph Callahan's, Norwood (food truck only) The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen, Maplewood Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill, Chatham, Denville, Oradell, Washington Township, Wayne, Westampton and Woodbury Cheeseburger in Paradise, Secaucus Costanera, Montclair The Cro…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These North Jersey Restaurants Shuttered Amid COVID-19 Pandemic These North Jersey Restaurants Shuttered Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
These North Jersey Restaurants Shuttered Amid Covid-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, prompting several more North Jersey eateries to close. Here are some of the most recent closures, according to a recent report by NorthJersey.com. Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com Biddy O'Malley's in Englewood is temporarily closed, according to its website. Chan's Dragon Inn in Ridgefield was listed for sale in August and had previously been favorited by locals for decades. Devastating news. I will miss you Chan’s. Thank you for the amazing memories.💔 feel free to share your memories. 😞 Posted by David…

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by Cecilia Levine
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GOOD GRIEF: There's Only One Charlie Brown Left -- In Scotch Plains GOOD GRIEF: There's Only One Charlie Brown Left -- In Scotch Plains
Good Grief: There's Only One Charlie Brown Left -- In Scotch Plains 2020 has been a miserable year for Charlie Brown restaurants in New Jersey. Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown Fresh Grills have closed statewide this year. Only one restaurant remains, in Union County. Charlie Brown’s, a casual steakhouse chain that at one time enjoyed dozens of eateries across New Jersey and the East Coast, is now down to just one spot in Scotch Plains. At the start of 2020, there were 14 Charlie Brown’s restaurants in the Garden State. After Charlie Brown closed its Lakewood spot, the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains.  A company…

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by Jon Craig
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Smashburger Closes 2 Locations In North, Central Jersey Smashburger Closes 2 Locations In North, Central Jersey
Smashburger Closes 2 Locations In North, Central Jersey A pair of New Jersey Smashburger restaurants have closed The burger joint shuttered its restaurants in Hackensack and Toms River last month. The Hackensack store was located at the Shops at Riverside, while the Toms River store was in the shopping plaza at 2 Route 37. A company spokesperson told NJ.com the locations closed to "strengthen our position as a leading better burger restaurant." Smashburger currently has 25 New Jersey restaurants, its website says.

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by Cecilia Levine