This is the latest in an occasional series looking at independent restaurants closing their doors permanently due to the pandemic.
Long-established restaurants that have weathered decades of wars and economic turbulence and massive industry changes are closing their doors permanently because of the pandemic.
Some of these restaurants have been serving food and drink for a century. But they’ve recently announced permanent closures because of the impacts of COVID-19 on business.
They’re part of an unprecedented number of largely independent operators who are being forced to shut down their businesses amid the crisis. A sign of the times? Chipotle Mexican Grill confirmed last week it is contacting restaurant operators with desirable real estate about buying out their leases.
Here’s a look at some of the recent closure announcements from restaurants that have survived 30 years or longer.