These restaurant chains plan to close locations in 2026. See the list.

Just over two weeks into the new year, multiple fast-food and fast-casual chain restaurants across the United States have announced plans to downsize, with some stating they intend to focus resources on their stronger-performing stores. Among the restaurants that have announced closures are Noodles & Company, Red Robin and Wendy’s. Noodles & Company, in a Jan. 12 news release, confirmed it closed 33 company-owned restaurants and nine franchise restaurants in 2025. In the coming year, there will likely be ...