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Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide
Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide Wendy’s has started planned closures of 140 restaurants across the US. The closures are part of a strategic effort to streamline operations and focus on more profitable locations amid rising operational costs and stiff competition. Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner said the restaurant selected for closure are “outdated and located in underperforming areas,” according to CEO Today. The closures are expected to end by year's end. Two Ohio locations were among the first to close, according to the Dayton Daily News. Other locations of scheduled closures have not been released. Customers voiced frustr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years
End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years A popular Wildwood staple is saying farewell after nearly two decades. Goodnight Irene’s, the iconic restaurant and bar at Pacific Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, announced that this weekend will be its last after 17 years. "AND THAT’S A WRAP FOLKS!" the owners shared on Facebook. "We appreciate you all more than you know." The final days of service, running through Sunday night, Nov. 17, promise to be filled with goodbyes and nostalgia. "We hope to see as many of you as possible," the Irenes family wrote, signing off with "LOVE." For countless locals and visitors, Goodnight Irene’s has b…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…

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by Joe Lombardi
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TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. Click here for a new, updated story: TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Ceda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where
Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of locations across the United States. According to a Bloomberg, the fast-casual seafood restaurant has considered filing for bankruptcy. The following locations are listed as being temporarily closed on the Red Lobster website, with some set to be auctioned off. MD: Columbia, Laurel, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg NJ: Ledgewood, Lawrenceville, East Brunswick, Bridgewater PA: Erie VA: Newport News, Williamsburg, Colonial Heights TAGeX Brand, which bills itself as the world's largest after-marketplac…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular NJ Restaurant Closing After 60 Years Popular NJ Restaurant Closing After 60 Years
Popular NJ Restaurant Closing After 60 Years A popular Atlantic County restaurant will be closing after more than 60 years, the owners announced. Al and Mildred Ulrich announced the Tilton Inn will close on April 27. The pair opened the Tilton Road restaurant in 1963. Posted by TILTON INN BAR AND GRILL on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 "At this time, we have decided it is time for our family to close those doors," the Ulrichs said. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our incredible staff and loyal customers. ❤️" Customers lamented the closing on social media. "The Tilton was like Cheers, everyone knew your name," one per…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet'
Popular South Jersey Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' A hot dog and burger restaurant that was born as a creative response to the pandemic and quickly became a staple in South Jersey will be closing its doors this weekend. Burgertime NJ, located in Audubon, will flip its last patty on Saturday, Oct. 14. The W. Merchant Street joint is owned by Dane DeMarco, who also runs Gass & Main in Haddonfield. Burgertime sold a creative variety of hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with simple classics and sides.  DeMarco announced the restaurant's closing on social media, noting the decision wasn't an easy one. Dear friends and loyal cu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Central Jersey Eatery Suspends Operations After 33 Years Popular Central Jersey Eatery Suspends Operations After 33 Years
Popular Central Jersey Eatery Suspends Operations After 33 Years A popular Central Jersey restaurant and bar is "suspending operations'' after 33 years in business. Buzzy’s Food & Spirits is shutting down this Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the co-owner. But "based on the outpouring of support" the restaurant could resume service later, possibly under new management, Rob Brownlie, the co-owner, said on Thursday, Aug. 10.  "Nothing's final,'' Brownlie told Daily Voice. The 3,300-square-foot eatery is located at 200 Stelton Road in Piscataway. Buzzy’s is a nickname for the Bussiere family name. Bob and Rita Bussiere and their five childre…

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by Jon Craig
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One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision'
One Of NJ Town's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' The Tortilla Press, one of the oldest restaurants in Collingswood, has shuttered after two decades in business. The BYOB Mexican eatery at 703 Haddon Ave.  announced last weekend's sudden closing on Facebook. We have closed our Tortilla Press restaurant in Collingswood and my wife and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank... Posted by The Tortilla Press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Mark Smith and his wife, Lydia Cipriani, took over the former home of the Collingswood Family Restaurant in 2002. Their other restaurant, The Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken remains open. The couple d…

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by Jon Craig
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Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Langosta Lounge To Shutter: Report Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Langosta Lounge To Shutter: Report
Popular Asbury Park Restaurant Langosta Lounge To Shutter: Report A popular restaurant on the Asbury Park boardwalk is closing after 15 years, NorthJersey.com reports. The Marilyn Schlossbach Group announced that Langosta Lounge will close Saturday, Feb. 4.  Langosta Lounge featured "vacation-inspired cuisine and cocktails," according to its Facebook page, and provided space for live music. They've been run by Schlossbach and her husband, Scott Szegeski, since 2008. The restaurant, along with adjoining Salt Water Market, Asbury Park Yacht Club and Pop's Garage, will be taken over by BarCo Brands, run by Andrea Pappas, Greg Bartz and Phil Villap…

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by Jon Craig
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Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe
Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe New Year's was bittersweet for Vincent and Dana DiSalvio, who announced they'd be retiring — and their popular LBI restaurant The Sandbox Cafe would be closing after 20 years. The Sandbox Cafe became a popular spot for locals who came back year after year for scones, pancakes, eggs, tacos, sandwiches and of course, the company and atmosphere. The Ship Bottom eatery was the flagship location and was followed by a second in Surf City, in 2015. Citing a growing family, the DiSalvios said they'd be retiring to enter the next chapter of their lives. "While we love what we do and will miss seei…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022
These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 New Jerseyans will be entering a new year without some of their longtime favorite restaurants. The establishments were more than just places to grab a bite. They were the go-to spot for every family occasion where patrons became close with the management and wait staff. They provided a taste of childhood and comfort. There was an attachment there, and leaving them in 2022 was sad for some. Here are some of the New Jersey restaurants that closed in 2022 that patrons will miss most: Inkwell Coffee House, Long Branch Brooklyn's Pizzeria, Edgewater Ice Cream By Mike, Ridgewood East, T…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Red Lobster Shutters After 45 Years On Jersey Shore Red Lobster Shutters After 45 Years On Jersey Shore
Red Lobster Shutters After 45 Years On Jersey Shore Red Lobster closed its last Monmouth County restaurant after more than 45 years of business. The eatery was located at 2200 Route 35 in Oakhurst. “Thank you for calling Red Lobster. This location is closed. We would like to thank our guests for their loyalty over the years and look forward to serving you at a different location,” the restaurant’s voicemail says. The seafood chain runs 16 restaurants statewide.  The chain also operates more than 700 restaurants nationwide.

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by Jon Craig
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Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations
Whimsical 50s-Style NJ Restaurant Closing One Of Its Locations A popular South Jersey restaurant is closing next week after seven years. The Pop Shop said its location at 1 S. Main St. in Medford will shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 26. “We thank you all for your support and friendships throughout the past 7 years,” read a Facebook post, which has over 1,500 likes and 600 shares. A second Pop Shop eatery in Collingswood will stay open.   “Whilst The Pop Shop Medford location is closing, we will still have plenty of work to do as we will excitedly be refocusing all our energies on The Pop Shop Collingswood, our flagship location!” the post read. Pop…

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by Jon Craig
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Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters
Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters A beloved restaurant known as "the best Italian take-out at the Jersey Shore" is closing down after nearly 70 years. Popular sandwich shop Voltacos will close its doors on Sunday, Oct. 9, after serving the Jersey Shore in Ocean City since 1954, according to a statement made by the Taccarino family. The shop, which has been family owned for four generations, is rounding out it's 69th season of serving the community some of the best tasting Italian food in Ocean City. "Generations of our customers have crossed through our doors, with some now coming in with their grandchildren who they thems…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness
Rising Costs Force Closure Of Popular Mexican Eatery In Atlantic City, Hundreds Express Sadness Labor, food and rising fuel costs have forced the closure of a popular Mexican restaurant in Atlantic City. Los Amigos announced plans to close its doors in this Facebook post last week. The restaurant had been in business for 46 years.  Los Amigos, located at 1926 Atlantic Ave., originally opened in West Berlin in 1976, before moving to Atlantic City two years later. “We are sorry to say Los Amigos will be closing its doors until further notice due to the poor labor market, exorbitant food costs, and fuel and energy costs,” the Facebook post said. “We would like to thank all our custome…

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by Jon Craig
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Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter
Pizzeria Integral To Livelihood Of Asbury Park To Shutter A well-known pizzeria in Asbury Park is closing after nearly six years in business. Medusa Stone Fired Kitchen will serve its last supper on Monday, Feb. 28, the restaurant said in a social media post. The shop owners said they plan to celebrate its closing every day until then by serving up dinner with lots of laughter and gratitude for everyone’s support through these Six amazing Years. "We will never forget all of the friends we have made and the moments we have celebrated together in our little restaurant." Owners Aimée McElroy and Lauren Castellini met at Porta, before…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Flagship Store Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Flagship Store
Popular Jersey Shore BBQ Joint Shutters Flagship Store A popular New Jersey barbecue restaurant is closing its flagship store. Jersey Shore BBQ announced its Belmar location would close Sunday after 11 years in business. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jersey Shore BBQ (@jsbbq_nj) "We have served tens of thousands of customers," owners Dana and Doug Walsh wrote, "and will not change but continue to evolve to be the best restaurant and caterer possible." Meanwhile, Jersey Shore BBQ's other two locations in Point Pleasant and East Brunswick remain open.

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Bobby Flay Steak' In Borgata Casino To Be Replaced By Contemporary Restaurant 'Bobby Flay Steak' In Borgata Casino To Be Replaced By Contemporary Restaurant
'Bobby Flay Steak' In Borgata Casino To Be Replaced By Contemporary Restaurant Bobby Flay Steak, located inside of the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, will close on June 30. A new, contemporary restaurant owned by MGM Resorts International and Borgata will open in the same space the following day. More details were expected to be released in the coming months. “Borgata and Flay’s hospitality group, Bold Food, made the mutual decision to close the restaurant as part of the companies’ evolving business strategies,” a press release distributed Monday says. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay -- dubbed as "America's favorite grill master -- opened his steakhouse at the casino in …

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Food Server Walks Out In Protest, Accuses Ownership Of Mishandling COVID-19 Cases NJ Food Server Walks Out In Protest, Accuses Ownership Of Mishandling COVID-19 Cases
NJ Food Server Walks Out In Protest, Accuses Ownership Of Mishandling Covid-19 Cases A Roots Steakhouse server disappointed by how his boss handled the COVID-19 outbreak at his job walked out in protest. The restaurant owner, however, maintains all necessary steps were taken.  It all started Nov. 8, when an employee tested positive. Three days later, Christian Zarate quit his job as a server at the Summit location. Harvest Restaurant Group owner Chip Grabowski, however, told Daily Voice he did what needed to be done immediately after being notified of the positive case on Nov. 8. "All employees were notified on location immediately," he said. "Prior to to this call I was …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Cheeseburger In Paradise Closes Last Location -- Located In North Jersey Cheeseburger In Paradise Closes Last Location -- Located In North Jersey
Cheeseburger In Paradise Closes Last Location -- Located In North Jersey Cheeseburger in Paradise has closed its last location, located in North Jersey. The eatery at 700 Plaza Dr., in Secaucus closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant's website had been disabled as of Tuesday evening. The eatery's parent company Luby's -- which also operates Fuddruckers and Luby’s Cafeteria, both to be sold -- earlier this month approved plans to have its assets sold and liquidated.

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by Cecilia Levine