Beloved Restaurant Chain Has Just 5 Locations in Massachusetts

Massachusetts continues to see eateries close regularly. Changes in the economy and people not dining out as often as they used to have been a struggle for many restaurant chains.

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Restaurants Around Massachusetts are Struggling

Over the past few months, we have heard about many chain restaurants, including Friendly's, Denny's, Hooters, KFC, and Wendy's, shutting down underperforming locations in Massachusetts and throughout the country.

A Chain Restaurant Known for its Loaded Potato Skins is Shuttering Restaurants But is Trying to Make a Comeback

TGI Fridays is one restaurant chain that is struggling in particular. According to Eat This, Not That, TGI Friday’s confirmed it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024 and has continued shuttering restaurants in 2025. According to its website, only 85 remain open. At its peak, TGI Fridays had 600 locations nationwide. However, the company recently appointed Phil Broad as President of TGI Fridays International Franchising and hopes to increase its international footprint. In addition, The Independent reports TGI Fridays has revamped 85 percent of its menu in a bid to stave off looming bankruptcy threats.