These Popular Fast-Food Chains May Be Closing Their Doors for Good

Why? Well, despite its slogan, Sbarro just doesn't taste "fresh" to customers. Hundreds of unprofitable stores around the country have shuttered, including its flagship location in New York. By 2016, Sbarro had closed over half their stores.

Hometown Buffet

Hometown Buffet is owned by Ovation Brands, previously known as Buffets, Inc.—and for good reason! The company also owns Old Country Buffet and Ryan's Buffet. In 2008, Hometown Buffet filed for bankruptcy, and by 2019, they had downsized from 250 stores to only 33.

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