GoKawiilFounded in Nashville in 1971, the restaurant and bar brand had been operating in about a dozen states. Now it appears to have met a grim fate. Another restaurant chain has closed locations. This time it’s the American casual dining chain O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, which is owned by Cannae Holdings Inc. And according to multiple media reports, the closures happened nearly out of the blue. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why This Matters
O'Charley's, a Nashville-born casual dining chain operating in roughly a dozen states, has abruptly shuttered locations, with reports suggesting the closures came with little warning. It's another sign of the ongoing contraction in the casual dining segment, affecting employees, customers, and mall and strip-center landlords that depend on sit-down anchors.
Key Takeaways
- O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar, founded in Nashville in 1971 and owned by Cannae Holdings, has closed locations across its roughly dozen-state footprint.
- Multiple reports indicate the shutdowns happened abruptly, with little advance notice.
- The move adds to a broader wave of closures hitting American casual dining chains.
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