Once the darling of Wall Street, Boston Market emptied its pockets, paying sky-high prices for everything from disposable cutlery to the software for operating systems. The push to acquire lunch and the dated menu forced the chain to file for bankruptcy.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden was first opened in Orlando, Flordia in 1982, where it quickly became the fastest-growing General Mills restaurant division. The company went on to become the largest chain of Italian-themed full-service restaurants in America. However, things are looking grim for the franchise.
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