In June, Starbucks said it was planning to close 400 U.S. stores over the following months to make room for pickup and mobile-focused stores.
Luby’s
Luby’s said in July it had closed three Fuddruckers and 13 cafeterias so far in its fiscal year. In September, the company’s last Cheeseburger in Paradise unit closed as well.
Le Pain Quotidien
All 98 units of Le Pain Quotidien closed during the pandemic, but the brand’s new parent Aurify planned to reopen 35 locations.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ in July said that it would close up to 1,150 underperforming restaurants in 2020.
Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger said in July it would permanently close 17 restaurants in Boston and Chicago, as well as 30 units in the U.K.
Potbelly
Potbelly said in August it had closed 16 units, but halved its number of potential shutterings.
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday said it would permanently close 185 stores when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October.
RockSugar
RockSugar parent Cheesecake Factory said in October that all units would close by the end of the year.
Starbucks
Starbucks said in October it would close another 100 U.S. stores.
Sizzler USA
Sizzler USA permanently closed six restaurants between the onset of the pandemic and September.
VitaNova Brands
Buffets parent VitaNova closed four restaurants, including units of HomeTown Buffet, Ryan’s and Old Country Buffet in October.
IHOP
Dine Brands Global said in October that up to 100 underperforming IHOP units could lose in the following six months, with 15 Applebee’s restaurants closing permanently in the fourth quarter of 2020.