The Sunshine State is home to eight of the Top 100 Independents; last year, the count was six. Three of the highest-grossing restaurants in Florida are on Disney properties.
The Buzz: After the renovation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, Fulton’s was closed in in February 2016 for a six-month transformation into Paddlefish restaurant.
Court documents indicate the Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and BurgerFi brands may have separate bidders. And here's a list of locations closed in August and September.
Traffic at the Italian casual-dining chain and its sister brands was positive for much of the summer, suggesting that value offers are working and customers are feeling more confident.
