Chain restaurants announce hundreds of US location closures in 2026

Chain restaurants are closing hundreds of locations across the US in 2026. See the list.

The signage for Wendy's restaurant is shown in Brampton, Ontario, on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images Several restaurant chains have revealed plans to close locations in 2026. Wendy's will close up to 350 US restaurants in the first six months of the year. Pizza Hut intends to shutter 250 US locations in the first half of the year. Some fast-food and fast-casual chains across the US are shrinking their footprints, wi...