KK&W Cafeterias· Business · 7 sources · 2dStoryRestaurant, Retail Chains Close Stores Across USRising costs and changing consumer habits are driving restaurant closures, with Tahoe Joe’s now down to two locations after shutting its Visalia restaurant and Sugar Factory closing at least five U.S. locations in 2026. The setbacks echo a longer retreat across the industry, as several once-familiar chains have closed their final restaurants altogether.Business· 2d
