In a world where Taco Bell weddings offer the only American endorsement of family life . . .
Both corporate & local chains suffered harsh times this year as the economy isn't bouncing back after COVID for those of us on the low-end i.e. MOST PEOPLE . . . Here's decent summary:
"In the last four years, food costs for the average restaurant have gone up 29%, and labor costs have increased 31%, according to the National Restaurant Association. Tough to navigate that landscape running what has always been a low-margin business. We also saw a lot of contraction among the big sit-down national chains that have been staples since the 1980s: Applebee’s, Red Lobster, Hooters, On the Border.
"n all, we tallied 60 restaurant closings in the KC area this year, though there are surely some we missed. Here’s hoping we see less than that in 2025."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
60+ bars and restaurants closed in the Kansas City area in 2024. See where and why
From Privee to Westport Ale House to Back Yard Burgers to Applebee's, we list the KC area restaurants, bars & coffee shops that shut down.
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