10 Chain Restaurants That Vanished Across America

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[@jorgepokemon7058]

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[@billh230]

You missed that Sweet Tomatoes was Souplantation here in the SoCal market, started in San Diego. I used to enjoy going there after dialysis, usually on a Friday, sometimes with a dear friend of mine. Reasonably priced, snd I love a good salad.

[@patriciamvisnofsky6107]

Yes I remember Ground Round love the Hamburgers and they salad bar we still have Frednucker in Ledgewood Nj

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

Depending on your political correctness a guy opened up a TRUMP/ BURGER ,between 15/20 bucks a pop just for burgers 1/2 to 1lb fries 5bucks.If you could stand all the propaganda wall art,and clothing line including the full size cutout of TRUMP next to the salad bar..

[@billh230]

@@sceneanuerebelrebel9244 Can't be any more "rah-rah! ' than some places I've been. By the way, it's now the middle of 2022. Did Biden take over 1/21, or not?

[@scottbrandon6244]

Anyone remember Ponderosa Steakhouse?

[@terrellcuevo2369]

There's several locations in Indiana still open. I drive by 1 in Salem, Indiana every week. Lol

[@kamilegier4730]

Yes I remember one in the 70’s in Louisiana until the early 80’s

[@gaby85]

There’s a few left in Puerto Rico

[@Ibmyselfman]

One of the last ones was in a town 6 miles away from my old high school. We held a ton of banquets there.

[@davej.meister5421]

Yep. The building where it was in my area still stands...abandoned and left to rot. Absolutely SAD!!

[@nicolecarson2470]

Does anyone remember The Ground Round .it was so popular when I was little ..late 80s-early 90s

[@Bacchus69]

Bangor, Maine has one.

[@chrisflood9205]

Yeah peanuts on the floor but it was hit and miss with the food

[@shibolinemress8913]

Sure do! 🙂👍

[@TheDaexiled1]

There's actually a Ground Round restaurant located in Perrysburg Ohio

[@yjvs1009]

Yes, I totally do. I was in the middle of dinner with my family their, when all of a sudden they told everyone we had to leave. The restaurant was shut down. Bankruptcy. TRUE story my kids still remember it. They were great in the Boston area.

[@jchow5966]

Arther Treachers’ Fish n Chips was really good back in the day.

[@hazeltate6614]

Used to be What happened to alot of places is they cheapened oils and whatever else Ruining taste n quality

[@justaguy6129]

Yeah. Went there a lot as a kid... My dad loved it. Last time I saw one was in the mountains of PA 30 years ago.

[@samanthab1923]

My brothers liked going there. It took over a Burger Chef

[@Rockhound6165]

They're actually still around although not many. They and Roy Rogers can still be found on NJ Turnpike rest areas.

[@Lady4Life]

I came here to say this!

[@jasonh.2439]

I used to love Fuddruckers. Had one right down the street until it closed. I loved that they sell you their buns to take home. The nearest one is about 45 minutes away now. Finally tried it and it didn't feel the same. They had these generic buns, like something you can get at your local supermarket, not the fresh baked ones they used to use.

[@paulblay2330]

66 locations left. My favorite burgers.

[@religionisalie]

I've only been to fuddruckers once.... It was actually amazing! They even had a personal bakery!

[@sharondornhoff7563]

My father's favorite restaurant, bar none.

[@sirsawtooth4044]

The large walk-in location was closed, but the Truck Stop one near ne remains. They are not the same.

[@leewomack3498]

We have one here in Omaha

[@crystalaustin2845]

Sizzlers was mines, my family and friends go to restaurant during the late 1980's early 1990's.

[@Djsj1313]

Here is San Antonio all our fuddruckers shut down several years ago but just last month a local man is restarting the franchise here which is super awesome!! I miss shakeys pizza

[@jamesfracasse8178]

so that restaurant chain does exactly exist in real life and not in Family Guy Universe!

[@williamshoven]

@@jamesfracasse8178 Fuddruckers used to be nice. You go in and tell them how you want your meat patty cooked. There would be all kinds of toppings for you to put on your burger yourself. Lettuce, Chili, guacamole etc . . . you name it, they had it, they also had hot dogs. However the last time i went a few years back, they didn't have a very good selection of toppings. From the first time i went which i admit had been years, since that last time i went, was a huge disappointment.

[@jamesfracasse8178]

@@williamshoven those poor kids

[@redxsage]

*Shakey's* was OK, though *FUDRUCKER'S: **_HOME OF THE COLD RAWBURGER_* was horrible... When your food is still bleeding and mooing on your plate? That's not good.

[@willow9643]

Before Fuddruckers here in SA I remember another smaller restaurant chain called Cheesey Jane's. Its sadly not around anymore but I loved going there as a child, had a model train running around that hung from the ceiling it was a cool spot.

[@honiideslysses12]

Bennigan's was the big treat when I was a kid. I loved the chicken and steak finger basket combo. Great childhood memories. The old Bennigan's location near where I live was used to shoot the movie Waiting.

[@moderndaygrinch]

Amen!! Loved the sampler platter there

[@MoneyShotMusic]

I worked at Souplantation, the sister/owner company of was Sweet Tomatoes in Cali where it started. I made the muffins from scratch Daily. All the food was fresh daily. 24 hour kitchens sent food to the locations starting at 5 am. But the pandemic wasn’t the problem, they were going downhill quick after changing owners. Ain’t ever had a restaurant with food that fresh.

[@sandybruce9092]

I used to love going to Sweet Tomatoes in Scottsdale, AZ!

[@dawnreneegmail]

Sad to see them slowly cut back from for example having bleu cheese crumbles on the salad bar only to have them disappear never to return. HEALTHY HABIT was an amazing similar set ups 3 stores metro Denver and 1000% times better. Good ting they went out of biz as I lived there the food variety & quality were excellent!

[@michaelbiscay9836]

So, White Tower was the real life version of 'McDowell's' from Coming to America.

[@MichaelSmith-vy1dh]

Not sure if they actually competed in the same markets. New White Tower well, but later when they became a sit down diner style place. Changed the menu bigger burgers. Never heard of or been to a White Castle until they finally opened in NW Ohio. Went twice now impressed. Many have closed. Also, first time I had a slider was at place out of Detroit that was the same type of slider.

[@jessekuchinski1172]

Heres an easier answer..yes

[@scottsoltani8389]

They don’t have the Big Mac, but they got the Big Mick 😂

[@dangeroreilly2028]

Ponderosa? A friend of mine worked at one in her high school days. Applause Applause for the short skirts! Many people said that to her, combining the Ponderosa marketing phrase of the day with the uniforms girls wore. My friend didn't mind, she was tall, attractive and confident. That was somewhere around 1977, Columbus Ohio area

[@KMS781986]

some other restaurants that went out of business, Roy rogers, Bob’s big boy’s, Gino’s, Howard johnson’s this one was also a restaurant, sizzlers & ponderosa

[@BabbleTop]

Seriously? we will suggest that to our team 😊@KMS781986 😊

[@diehardfan22]

Roy Rogers still exists

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

There are only 4 Bob’s Big Boy restaurants in all of Southern California: Northridge, Burbank, Downey and Norco. The Burbank location still hosts a hot rod show on many weekend nights.

[@evilkitsune9968]

Ate last year at a Ponderosa while out on a trip. Think it was Indiana. Bummer it's out of business.

[@carryfreak5059]

Roy Rogers is alive and well in Maryland

[@ecphorizer]

A regional chain in the SF Bay Area was The Velvet Turtle. We ate at the Sand Hill (Menlo Park) location several times a year. We rarely ordered the full dinner as a selection of three appetizers was cheaper and extremely tasty. On a birthay, though, I had the Beef Wellington, an absolute gourmet delight.

[@mariateresamondragon5850]

There were Velvet Turtles in the L.A. area as well, at least there were back in the 1970s. I ate there a couple of times back in high school, but not once I graduated.

[@TKaePetras]

@@mariateresamondragon5850 Yes, We went to Velvet Turtle for Christmas dinner once or twice when I was growing up. Loved it.

[@Queenofsole100]

Right outside of Washington dc, we had a Fudruckers, Duffs/Horn&Horn, Shakey's Pizza, Bob's Big Boy, Bennigans, Hot Shoppes, Roy Rogers, Chi Chi's, Sizzler etc

[@wendellsawyer4386]

Had?

[@Michael1986443]

Fuddruckers was my go to hamburger restaurant but sadly they went out of business in the central Florida area

[@raywalsh9152]

I remember the Fuddrucker's in Orlando. I have a great story that occurred in that very establishment, in 1988 or 89, roughly. (Smoked a LOT of weed back then, as a much younger man, so please excuse the inexactness of my memory.)

[@electrickid101]

I like what idocracy morphed ‘‘em into

[@misterx6276]

5 guys is fuddruckers fast food version.

[@westonhuffman7908]

Well, I figured that the only five Fuddruckers locations left in Florida are around the Miami area.

[@ErichBowers-b3i]

We had a Fudruckers in Waco, Texas for years. But there doors closed for good in Dec. 2023. 😫 🍔

[@theraweggfiles]

We used to eat at Sweet Tomatoes a lot. The place was amazing! When I heard it closed down, I was heartbroken!

[@timbunker4061]

I’ve always liked Quizno’s, and am sad to see them disappearing.

[@kit.e6864]

forgot about them, none around here anymore. I liked them better than subway though.

[@hazeltate6614]

You’d be threatened with arrest if u tried to use their restroom without ordering first

[@Rainy_Day12234]

The company screwed their franchise owners by selling new franchises in close proximity to existing franchises.

[@TheDaexiled1]

I remember in the 90s was that goofy commercial where these sperm looking things were just saying "we like them subs" over and over again for Quiznos

[@terrellcuevo2369]

Definitely! I saw them rise so fast I knew they were gonna crash because the opening of locations started to be obnoxious.

[@FanOfVacuums2]

We used to have Western Sizzlin, which was the biggest steakhouse chain in the United States in its prime, all over the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and my family loved them, but the brand, while still existing and operating a number of locations with some under various other names, is a ghost of what it once was. The closest one to me is Hagerstown, Maryland and they still do a fantastic buffet, much better than Golden Corral.

[@912dgm]

Still have one in my town and it gets busy everyday for lunch and dinner

[@r4z0rv1n3]

It's not dead dead, but Macroni Grill is my favorite chain restaurant that has pretty much vanished. There's like only 41 locations still left after all the bankruptcy and embezzlement. None of them anywhere near where I live in Minnesota.

[@jimzecca3961]

I liked their cannolis.

[@chrisalley6282]

First place I ever had tiramisu. YUM!

[@An9eL_C]

Loved Macaroni Grill... They would serve me and my girlfriend wine by the jug and let us write on the table mantles when in high school... So romantic

[@Rockhound6165]

They still have one in Delaware. Same company, there's an On The Border in Marlton, NJ.

[@overundersidewaysdown]

Still one in Kissimmee, Fl.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Love the content. That narrator's voice and all the add-in clips? Nope.

[@TKaePetras]

Narrator is so annoying it makes the video difficult to watch. TERRIBLE!!!!

[@DUCKDONKEY]

Did anyone outside of PNW remember "Rax"? I was very young, but I remember their salad bar was huge and roast beef sandwiches better than Arby’s.

[@mikedee3182]

There are a few Rax around here in ohio.

[@JoMarieM]

I lived in Kansas City for a few years as a child, and I remember their roast beef sandwiches, and that they had an alligator for a mascot.

[@sandybruce9092]

There was a Rax in Phoenix way back in the 70s - I don’t think it lasted very long!

[@parrothead6570]

I loved the Rax we had in Columbia SC

[@ecclestonsangel]

I LOVE Fuddruckers! The only place I can get it is in Virginia or Myrtle Beach, which is such a bummer. I even worked a a Fuddruckers for awhile. Their hamburgers are terrific, especially with the cheese sauce! I wish we still had one.

[@michaelberry1382]

I absolutely loved Fuddruckers. Even the mayo was fantastic.

[@ecclestonsangel]

@@michaelberry1382 everything about Fuddruckers was great!

[@pinkytherealog7804]

Fuddruckers started in Mass and is still here

[@ig9628]

The cheese with jalapeño was the best. So sad they went away with covid I miss fuddruckers a lot.

[@ecclestonsangel]

@@ig9628 I think they still have them in Virginia, near Chesapeake, where my brother lives. As I frequently go down to visit, I can go grab a burger. I like their fries, too. I wish they'd come back. Covid screwed up EVERYTHING! I can't eat the jalapeño because I have reflux disease. Smells good though. They've taken away a buttlooad of our Friendly's, too. I liked their grilled cheese sandwiches, fries and chocolate and black raspberry ice cream. It sounds gnarly but it actually tastes super good!

[@karenbassett9058]

Truly miss Fuddruckers. When they closed here , it hit our city hard !

[@Jordiky85]

As much as I love Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, nothing compares to Chi Chi’s version. Maybe it’s nostalgia or I just don’t remember it very well since I was a kid but I loved that so much. Oh and their fried ice cream too!

[@DustinAxelsen]

Gringo's had really good Mexican pizzas.

[@bijanmosallaei2203]

What about Steak & Ale? I haven't seen that mentioned in the comments yet. I never tried Ruby Tuesday, but I had always wanted to. Also, when I lived in Kansas City, there was a place called Ryan's. It was a buffet chain, but I'm pretty they've since closed their locations. Macaroni Grill was amazing!

[@muffs55mercury61]

I read that a Steak and Ale that had been closed a lot time has since reopened. No idea if it will be the same as the originals were.

[@sharondornhoff7563]

Ruby Tuesday's salad bar was decent, but I'm not sure its entrees were much to write home about. I did like Ryan's, though.

[@johnk1955]

There used to be a Ryan's in Bowling Green, Ky , but it is gone now too. Pretty decent buffet.

[@mikeellis2025]

I loved going to Steak&Ale. Ryan's was good too.

[@kmik4466]

Ryan’s was big in Houston area in the 90’s. Competed with Lubys though which was a staple in Houston. There was one Steak & Ale in Houston that I knew of in 80-90’s

[@paulacanyon1085]

I remember a lot of these restaurants and loved them.

[@TheProfessorTolkien]

Anyone remember Shakey’s pizza? Used to be my favorite place to eat at when I was a kid but they vanished from most of the U.S. about 20 years ago.

[@DanTheManfromSoCal81]

I live in AZ now, but anytime I go back to SoCal I go to the locations in either Anaheim or LA. Just recently I visited one in Escondido on my San Diego trip. Their pizza is good, but I really love their chicken and mojo potatoes.

[@TheRealRa0ulDuke]

They’re still all over California…. Same great taste and atmosphere. Can’t beat that arcade!

[@gregorsamsa1364]

Hmm- never heard of it, but apparently there's a location 3 hours drive from me. I'm on my way! Just kidding- I'll probably never go to Oroville, which is apparently the only location in northern CA

[@dianaortiz9775]

Yes. Lots of location ca. saw a location in Tokyo, Japan a couple of years ago. Loved going their as a kid in Chicago for birthdays.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Oh yes they had a big one on Central Ave in Phoenix. The place was very popular as it was across the street from a high school so never any shortage of business.

[@wearetheruffins]

I was shocked to hear about Luby’s as multiple of their restaurants are still open here in Texas.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Yep

[@BabbleTop]

They sure know how to manage even during the pandemic, nice job👌

[@BabbleTop]

That is cool @Kruff

[@jeannesablik3037]

It was announced that Luby's was closing..and Fuddruckers. Then it was announced that someone bought some Luby's restaurants and therefore some remain open. Many in San Antonio and Houston.

[@willow9643]

@@jeannesablik3037 yeah Luby's is still somehow remaining very popular and profitable here in San Antonio, honestly don't know how they never really had that good of food in my opinion, anytime I went it was either overcooked and bland, soggy and mush or just straight up raw

[@jackmackakaheavyguyhaiku545]

Have y'all ever talked about either Godfather's or Peter Piper Pizza? I once went to Godfather's as a little kid and it was one of my earliest memories of eating pizza. As for Peter Piper, I can still almost taste those amazing Italian American pies after a day at the movies. My jam at PPP was double sausage with extra cheese and a large Mr. Pibb.

[@Djsj1313]

I was in Houston Texas last year and they still have godfathers :)

[@anthonygonzales3172]

Peter Piper Pizza is still BOOMING here in AZ

[@bigdaddigaming]

There's a godfather still here in Mason City Iowa

[@BabbleTop]

That's cool @Big Daddi 😊

[@chrisjarvis2287]

I know there is still a few Godfathers in Kentucky, but none here in Cincinnati since the mid 90's.

[@christopherdavis4577]

I loved fuddruckers please bring it back it was great in nyc. Had a arcade in the back for the kids I loved it

[@Charmed636363]

Our Fuddruckers in Hershey PA is still going strong. It's been remodeled and many more claw machines. Still serves, beef, bison, elk, and turkey burgers. The steak sandwich is my favorite. Only disappointment was they stopped serving beer.

[@johnsamoilis6379]

They have one in Parsippany, NJ on Rt 46. There is bus service to the location from the PABT

[@christopherdavis4577]

Thanks yall shit I'm definitely going to one

[@99SVTBolt]

I recently went to the one in Parsippany and it’s still as good as ever.

[@drmusic3641]

Yankee Doodle Dandy Burgers was a small chain in the Chicago area. There was one in Bensenville that I frequented during the late 70's, early 80's.

[@erickirk6966]

Another restaurant chain or 2 that I've seen disappear... Ryan's and Sizzler. Another one I've also seen disappear... Steak & Ale. And Shoney's has also largely disappeared too. I presume not very many of them are left. I've never gotten to eat at Sizzler or Steak & Ale. I miss Shoney's. I've also seen where Quizno's disappeared from a lot of markets.

[@JQUiK84]

There's a sizzlers of where I live but they not good anymore

[@samanthab1923]

I think Outback replaced all the Sizzlers

[@Rockhound6165]

Ruslter's went before Sizzlers.

[@houseniggas]

Shoney’s sirloin stockade

[@jw4673]

Shoneys has been gone for a long time!

[@markreed392]

I really miss Soup Plantation (Sweet Tomatoes)

[@jimzecca3961]

Bennigan's was really good at one point. I loved the Monte Cristo.

[@stanleyhape8427]

I got food poisoning the first time I went there.

[@uptownkittydc]

I loved Burger Chef as a kid & yep they're kids meals were so awesome to me

[@malcorub]

In 2001 when I turned 21, we would hang out at the bar at Bennigans in San Antonio until midnight every Thursday. Great drink prices and it felt like an actual bar or night club not a restaurant. It would get so crowded, it was a great place to pick up girls!

[@joydarling314]

I miss Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. It had so much candy and ice cream.

[@michaelterrell]

If you want to see a lot of candy, visit a Russell Stover factory outlet store. Make sure to take a lot of money, the prices are much better than in retail stores. Bring a cooler, if it's summertime, they have a lot of different chocolate candies.

[@TheVikingblonde]

I loved that place as a child too! I believe they still have them in California.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Absolutely. I loved their 1890s style and attire. Made it different from the rest.

[@ecphorizer]

Loved to work my way through a "trough." The menu description: "The Pigs Trough -- A friendly tradition fit for a pig. special award if you finish the entire dish by yourself. Only a true friend would order this for you. Enough for two...you and you!"

[@charlesncharge6298]

Bennigan's was awesome! I think the food was better than an Applebee's and the drinks were great. They used to have drink specials, and sometimes it would almost turn into a bar at night. I spent an epic St Patty's Day there when I was 21 or 22.I don't understand how they ever went out of business when applebees and chilies are still around.

[@lordr0808]

I used to take my late wife to Bennigan's when we were dating. Then we would go on her birthday each year & maybe once or twice during the year. She LOVED that place!!!

[@marycrawley3293]

Yes I remember Bennigan’s too. I’m from Georgia and we had those. Anyone remember and or had Bahama Breeze in their states? It was a cool tropical themed restaurant. Also we had Rio Bravos Tex mex restaurant, Steak and ale’s, macaroni grills, Fuddruckers, Sweet tomatoes, Corky’s Bbq, Ryan’s, Chi- Chi’s, Ruby Tuesday’s, Pollo Tropical, the varsity In Atlanta, and varsity Jr’s, Houlihan’s, all gone

[@kebonhawk1081]

I'll never forget Bennigan's. So many late nights spent there. The broccoli bites were so dang good. Luckily I have mastered making my own. And I've gotten the sauce about 96% correct. Making the bites and the sauce is just so time consuming along with the cost of ingredients I have to really be craving them to make them.

[@tamjeanell]

Bennigans had the brownie bottom with ice cream!

[@scottbrandon6244]

Back in the 1980s, there was a chain found in food courts in shopping malls. All they served was baked potatoes. You got to choose 20 toppings.

[@absinthealice]

I believe it was called something along the lines of "1 potato, 2 potato, 3 potato, more"... that or close. Had one in a couple malls in Las Vegas while I was a teen! 😊

[@stephenbrower1755]

Yes 1 potato 2 potato. Friend was District manger in Southern California. Loved that place

[@tedblumberg]

It was 1 Potato 2

[@An9eL_C]

It was called One potato 2... We had one in International mall in Miami and the seafood one was my favorite....

[@misterx6276]

I remember now. I was very young.

[@Jdespo518]

Another fun upload 🍔👌❤️

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.

[@loganpelletier]

Fuddruckers actually changed their name. I saw it in a biography of America called Idiocracy.

[@billh230]

Might be just as well. I liked eating there, but I would occasionally call it "Duddfuckers" 😅

[@remoevans7847]

Fuddruckers is still open with same name in Tulsa, OK. There’s one in Myrtle Beach still in operation too.

[@Spoderman5000]

Oh yeah, “Buttfuckers”! We watched same documentary. 😁

[@donniebowman4286]

Pudd puckers

[@crankychris2]

@@remoevans7847 All 4 in Miami are still "Fuddruckers".

[@erindavis3403]

Crumbs cupcakes were amazing! The flavor choices were amazing and the size of the cupcakes made them great for sharing.

[@FranklySpeaking.]

*Bennigans... **_Monte Cristo_** ... one of the best ever! with the raspberry jam on the side! SO F'IN GOOD!!! I miss them!*

[@BabbleTop]

Wow looks so good 😋 also the raspberry jam 😍 I love that Lol 😅 @Franklyspeaking 😊

[@fatcatboo]

Was at a Bennigans last month in Stubenville Oh. Had the Turkey o Toole...next visit I'm definitely getting a Monte Cristo.

[@jimzecca3961]

@@fatcatboo The Turkey O'Toole was really good too. I recall they had a pretty good potato soup too.

[@AliciapTexas]

Still have Fuddruckers here in Sioux Falls, SD. Man, they are so good!

[@007KrausBean]

I loved Fuddruckers when I was growing up. It was always a good time. They started on a big decline and then just died off. I was bummed as they began to decline. Wish they stayed strong and were still around.

[@nickhall8319]

They are still around. Whenever I’m in Norfolk, VA I go to the one that’s still there.

[@kevinj7520]

They are still around but Fuddruckers is one of the hardest franchises to open.

[@brianrogers1375]

They still have a few in Texas

[@petuniasevan]

Husband and I went to a Fuddruckers in Texas when we were in the military (1980s). It was fantastic. Fast forward to 10 years ago: they built one in Appleton Wisconsin. We immediately tried it. What disappointment. Poor quality ingredients. Meat was cheap and gristly. It closed within a year and sits empty to this day.

[@007KrausBean]

@@petuniasevan Yeah, I believe it. I think they were on a quality decline for a very long time. If that did not happen they would still be huge. I LOVED that I could just order my burger and then put anything and everything on it at their buffet of toppings. I would also make a little side of fixins' for my fries.

[@curtisblevins1609]

I loved sirloin stockade restaurants here in Oklahoma back in 70’s and 80’s

[@twilightozzylovelyrockocip8222]

The location that caused Chi-Chi's to close was the location I went to when I was little. It was in a mall and has since been replaced by a Japanese restaurant (no one in my family has eaten there yet). Just seeing the clips of the place makes me feel like I'm 4 again. I miss the early 2000s.

[@twilightozzylovelyrockocip8222]

@AL Capone ! was born in December of 1998 so my childhood was defined by the 2000s.

[@Romeo241999]

@@twilightozzylovelyrockocip8222 Beaver Valley Mall?

[@michaelwriting]

Man, that Kenny Rogers clip is really making me hungry. Never been there, but it looks awesome

[@gregburns5638]

Thanks for the wonderful memories in this video! We had a "Fuddrucker's" in Westport, a "Bennigan's" in Milford, and I believe 2 "Chi-Chi's", 1 in Norwalk and the other in Danbury. The dining experiences with family and friends were always enjoyable, although I do recall both "Fuddrucker's" and "Chi-Chi's" being a bit overpriced at the time... 🤔 😮 😱 😡

[@AliciapTexas]

As I just made mention, have a Fuddruckers here in Sioux Falls, SD, still a bit much $$, but we only treat ourselves once every 2-3 months, if even that.

[@straightouttajudah5479]

Dude, I think Foxwoods still has Fuddruckers or the mall in Providence.

[@straightouttajudah5479]

Here you go: 39 Norwich-Westerly Rd, Ledyard, CT 06338

[@MSimmonsAZ]

There was a chi chi's at stamford town center in the 1990's. I think I went to HS with a son of the founder. There was also a Bennigan's in stamford. Actually I always thought Fudducker's was pretty lousy. I remember when it opened in westport and waiting forever for food, and it seemed people who ordered after the two of us go their food much sooner. But I also remember friends from 45 minutes away calling me saying they were there and lets meet. Bennigan's was not so good either. I remember the monte cristo was deep fried. It should be pan fried for so many reasons.

[@JennieBonbons]

🥰😍❤️AWW, FUDDRUCKERS; Giggle!!

[@jerryw4471]

Loved Ponderosa. One was close to me in Lewisville, TX but gone now. Ate there lots of times. Lots of restaurants have gone downhill too!

[@BabbleTop]

@Jerry W Well we can all blame Covid for that. Lots of all good restaurant went down because of it 😔

[@JoMarieM]

One once-prolific restaurant in the US is Ryan's, which used to have locations pretty much everywhere you can imagine. I've eaten at a LOT of those in various cities. Sadly, though, many of them have gone out of business, and only a handful of them still remain, mostly in the South. And it's too bad, because they had a LOT of great stuff, and it was a good place for families, because it had a great variety of food available! The one in my area closed years ago, and the building was eventually demolished. Sadly, buffets in general seem to be going the way of the dodo bird!

[@cherritt2123]

I believe there's one on conroe, tx

[@muffs55mercury61]

I lived in Ohio for 10 years and absolutely loved Ryan''s. We ate there or at Ponderosa depending on where we were at. Both of them closed down around 2011 in that area.

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@cherritt2123 I'll remember that if I have to drive down to Houston or in that area.

[@becky4728]

I worked at Chi Chis, Bennigans and Fuddruckers.

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

I loved chi-chi's mexican restauraunt. I used to go there a lot in my younger days

[@MrErdner]

In the 1970's, I enjoyed eating at the Lum's Restaurants. Also, Steak & Ale had some nice restaurants.

[@BabbleTop]

Wow that's great some of my friends love it too.😋🥰@George Erdner 😊

[@crankychris2]

Lums: Ollie Burgers and frosty schooners Steak and Ale: Prime rib Tuesdays, delicious rolls

[@miked6785]

I have 2 Fuddruckers within 10 miles of me here in the mid-atlantic. Wiki says 99 stores remain. I wouldn't call that vanished.... The Ground Round should have made this list or Roy Rogers

[@chellchapogang]

I have 2 Roy Rogers within 10 miles of me in the Alexandria Virginia area and can think of a few more in our region.

[@miked6785]

@@chellchapogang today, RR only exists in 4 states with 40 restaurants, half of which are in Maryland.

[@smhgaming3259]

I got 3 roy rogers within 15.miles of me

[@smhgaming3259]

@@miked6785 im in maryland they r mostly in carrol county

[@samshambles391]

42 Luby's cafeterias that didn't get the memo either.

[@boogieboy6946]

I loved when we had Bahama Breeze in Phoenix AZ...it was so good!! Now it very limited, and I used have to eat it when in Las Vegas!! First place I ever had Coconut Shrimp....

[@MikhailSkulls]

This video just made me want Fuddruckers. We still have 2 of them here in Mass.

[@BabbleTop]

Wow that's nice 😊 can I have one please @Kyle P Lol 😅😉😋

[@blueblousedesigns]

Saw Luby's on King Of The Hill. I've never been to a Luby's, but I've been to a Picadilly and an S&S Cafeteria when I was a kid

[@randyslegacy99]

Better than how I learned about Luby's which was news clips. Older Texans know what I mean.

[@joshuaguenin9507]

Not all closed, got a new owner

[@tamjeanell]

@@randyslegacy99The 'shooting'

[@jeepluver3195]

Kenny Rogers Roasters had excellent chicken. There are two Fuddruckers in my area. Hershey and York PA. I only ate there once. It was ok but overpriced.

[@ChrisN85420]

Wow I’m a little surprised the one in Hershey is still there I haven’t eaten there in probably close to 20 years I may sometime make a trip there for old times sake I’m about a hour away

[@tinajohnson6713]

Yea they have them in South Carolina Florida Michigan and a couple other places too

[@toddgrogg8005]

There was a ground round, in my city of nashua, n.h. and it was a very happening place to go __ it was always busy. There jambalaya, was my favorite. Dam I miss ground round. Anybody else???.

[@nattynebulla]

Thank you for another amazing video! I noticed you guys haven’t mentioned ponderosa, Fire mountain (old country buffet affiliate to my understanding) or Ram’s horn, as it seems like there aren’t too many of those (and I never got to try ponderosa or Fire mountain lol).

[@BabbleTop]

Your welcome @Natasha, If you'll do a bit of research there are still 19 stores available😉 Panderos in Puerto Rico and some Arab countries....now is the time to travel if you wish to visit one.

[@nattynebulla]

@@BabbleTop really? I had no idea!!! I always see them listed as “closed” here in the states! Might need to go to PR someday soon ;). I truly love your channel and can’t wait for more content as always! Thank you for the joy you bring to me over the years (and others I’m sure).

[@victorianreactionary1875]

I remember my mom used to take me to this healthier eating buffet in SoCal called Boston Market. Such fond memories of being a kid in the early 2000s California. Endless summer with Boston market after school as a treat sometimes. I also remember my school ordering in Black Jack Pizza. For some reason I loved it, but it could’ve been my kid tastebuds

[@blankmandastankman]

Boston Market is still around on the east. I can’t say whether or not it’s a ton of restaurants still open, but we have one in my city and it doesn’t seem to be closing any time soon

[@averageamerican786]

We still have it in michigan although idk anyone who ever goes there and ive only been there like once maybe twice in 35 years

[@mariateresamondragon5850]

There are some Boston Markets still open in southern California. I wouldn't call them buffet restaurants though.

[@michaelhall736]

I don't ever see Cici's Pizza anymore. The ones that used to be in my town that was open for 20 years is gone. They were a buffet restaurant so they were heavily affected by the pandemic.

[@johniii8147]

They were struggling long before the pandemic. Buffet style retreatants have been closing for years. It wasn't a preferred trend anymore

[@maryjennings4913]

The one near me, was shut down by the county health department, for multiple violations.

[@johniii8147]

@@maryjennings4913 Pretty common for buffet places. One of the reasons they have been going out fashion for years now. It's a model that invites violations and one reason a buffet is the last thing I want to go to.

[@BigAl1976]

There's one I used to go to years ago - I don't know if it's still around. I'd be surprised if it's still open.

[@hamsterama]

The one near me closed down years ago, had nothing to do with the pandemic. I read in the local newspaper that the franchisee was in financial trouble. It was a really cheap place to eat, if you could tolerate the shrieking kids everywhere. The location I'm talking about was in the Columbus, Ohio area.

[@sbyrstall]

There are still Fuddruckers in the Detroit area. I haven't been there in years.

[@jimpern]

I ate at a Bennigan's last year in Melbourne, FL, so there are still a few around. But I really miss Fuddruckers, Kenny Rogers' Roasters and Sweet Tomatoes.

[@rmm8712]

I miss Old Country Buffet, Shoney's and Po Folks

[@averykevin47]

@2:23 that location is in Richmond, Virginia at the corner of Boulevard and W. Broad St.... It's been a Subway for many many years now but I recognized it right away because they still kept the same interior and exterior design of the building.

[@cindydott452]

Growing up, my family went to Chi-Chi's almost every weekend!

[@JennieBonbons]

Chi-Chi's? That sounds like a restaurant that Charo promoted when I was very little!!

[@angryagain3801]

Great video. In Singapore and Malaysia we still have Kenny Rogers Roaster's. Delicious food. Might have to go there today thanks to this video .

[@BabbleTop]

Wow😲 that's amazing🤗 thank you.❤️🥰@AngryAgain

[@MemphisTiger]

Fudruckers still exists in at least 1 location. In Louisiana Downs racetrack & casino in Bossier City. Me and my son go once every year (New Years Eve) for the fireworks and always eat there when we do. Love that place! It was still there as of January 1, 2022 anyways.

[@johnnyteague3407]

The Fudruckers is still open at the Mississippi casino not to far from Memphis.

[@billh230]

Yah, there were a few that were franchises. All the corporate owned locations closed.

[@chefjake7531]

It’s truly crazy how the pandemic switched up the restaurant industry I work at capital grille now but I’ve worked for Darden for about 5 years now and worked at Olive Garden during 2020, I saw how they switched up there Togo business and it was genius very sad to see some of these great restaurants shut down

[@bob-g2h]

Covid only happened because everyone is a fucking sheep and stayed home

[@willow9643]

Never heard of sweet tomatoes. Idk if it was like a Northern, Western or Eastern USA chain or it just didn't make it to the south but I've never heard of it in my 25 years

[@charlesfragoso3932]

sweet tomatoes was called different things in different parts of the country. I grew up in Los Angeles, it was called soup plantation there. In oregon its called sweet tomatoes. I think there was at least one more name for sweet tomatoes.

[@tommoore4128]

Losing my Sweet Tomatoes broke my heart. I loved that place.

[@BabbleTop]

OMG 😮

[@terrellcuevo2369]

Does anyone remember a sit down country themed restaurant named "Po Folks"??

[@mblackmon7191]

I remember po folks! My grandparents would drag me there as well as a place called S&S cafeteria! I didn’t want to go when I was little I wanted something I didn’t get fed at home… good ole days!

[@lindaf4836]

I 'member one on Speedway in Tucson like 30 or more years ago. That country singer, BILL ANDERSON, was involved as his song was called 'PO' FOLKS'. it closed years ago.

[@SpamEggSausage]

sounds like a terrible name for a restaurant

[@marcallen6987]

Still some in Florida

[@luvmefood]

Kenny Roger's is still doing well in Malaysia. The Berjaya Group is of course a Malaysian company.

[@MSimmonsAZ]

Yes in KL and in Kota Kenabula (borneo). Swanson's too.

[@admiralsemmes6939]

Kenny Roger's is still going strong in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Fruity_Galaxies]

Used to be a Ponderosa Steakhouse in my town, there's still a Fuddrucker’s!

[@BabbleTop]

Wow😲 that's amazing.🤗@Camille Smith

[@thelastowlbear8110]

Weird that Quiznos isn't on the list. Never met anyone who doesn't love Quiznos.

[@BabbleTop]

OMG 😮 really? the Quiznos are just now I also heard @ Evan Doyle😊

[@jamescook6564]

Quiznos subs were just too small and tasted like sh*t. If Quiznos was any good it would still be around. "Serve good food and they will come"

[@SpamEggSausage]

I didn't.

[@flashrocket9158]

The one I miss is Caribou Coffee. While they still sell Packaged bags of Coffee beans, their chain locations are all but non-existant. When I was little, I always called it "Reindeer Starbucks" because of how similar the formula was, but was different in their atmosphere.

[@AliciapTexas]

We have a few Caribou coffee stands here in Sioux Falls (SD) too. Just little stands you go up to. Think we have 2 or 3 but we have them.

[@redwolfexr]

Caribou was bought out by the German private company JAB that later bought out Keurig and restructured it with Snapple and Dr Pepper and spun them back off to a stock held company. Caribou had MUCH better coffee than Starbucks. That company was mainly buying up all sorts of food and bev brands that if could get cheap. Companies that had fairly "neutral" values - with a good amount of debt to balance their assets. They basically let it run - without adding any money and it closed a bunch of stores. Then they sold it off to Panera - who still own the brand today. JAB flips brands like they were pancakes.

[@TheDaexiled1]

You can find Caribou coffee alongside a lot of State turnpikes at the plazas

[@tedblumberg]

We have tons of Caribous here in Minnesota where their US headquarters are located.

[@christinacole7019]

Yes, I loved Caribou Coffee! The one closest to where I live became a Peet's Coffee several years ago. It's not as good.

[@kevincrozier8625]

Here in Rockford IL, back in the 70's we had Geri's burgers, which competed with BK and Mickey D's, Skeets, which was a drive in like Dog 'n'Suds. Of course Dog'n'Suds also is gone now. We had a Shakey's Pizza, which in a few cities towards Chicago are still around. Ponderosa steak house and Old Country Buffet, both gone.

[@headlibrarian1996]

Dog N Suds still sells its root beer if I recall correctly. When I was a kid we went to Shakey’s after soccer games.

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

But, you'll always have the Beef-a-roo

[@BoratWanksta]

They're technically a few Dog 'n Suds locations left, such as Richmond, IL and also Grayslake. A few other locations, too. But yes most of their locations are gone, and per their standard building design, it's easy to figure out their former locations(i.e. Wood Dale).

[@Jch434]

My dad always talked about Pizza Inn, idk if anyone is old enough to remember those, but I remember him saying how it was far and away the best fast food pizza joint at the time

[@landedeagle69]

“Thick or thin at Pizza Inn!”

[@kmik4466]

Pizza Inn was legit.

[@mikeperry6794]

Burger Chef blew McDonald's away.

[@lloydkline1518]

Really; mcdonard used have great / best french fries now their (french fries are the birds ). Great milkshakes coffee etc etc

[@samanthab1923]

Wetsons too

[@tedbrownell4999]

Yes but which one is still around?

[@howardbeale661]

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour ... for a birthday, nothing else compares!!

[@treyparker3775]

I really enjoyed Burger Chef back in the 70s

[@mikeellis2025]

I worked at a Buger Chef after high school.

[@maqclark]

I miss Old Country Buffet. They had meat carving stations where they would slice your roast beef for you. Also miss Prime Quarter Steak House and Big Boy.

[@glennso47]

The old country buffet in Rockford Illinois was repurposed in to a Lazy Boy furniture store.

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Loves me some Fuddruckers!!!… you could go nuts with all the toppings they offer first time I ate there it was the best hamburger I’ve ever eaten!!!…

[@getcaughtin4klol752]

There is one with a bowling alley in bahrain

[@BabbleTop]

OMG 😮

[@michaelberry1382]

Same way here. Loved them. Even the mayo was fantastic!

[@MachineHeadDissent]

@@michaelberry1382 Only one burger comes close today and that’s five guys burger and fries…

[@michaelberry1382]

@@MachineHeadDissent agreed!

[@tomcavness]

Fuddrucker's is still around. I have one about five miles from me. There's at least two more in the Phoenix area, too.

[@JennieBonbons]

Aww, Fuddruckers. 🥰Ohh!❤️Ohhh! ❤️Ohhhh!❤️Oooooooooh....!😍

[@angelgregory9445]

Man I used to love Chi Chis. The fried icecream was bomb 💣

[@mikewrasman5103]

The fried ice cream was hreat!

[@Charmed636363]

I loved the scoop of corn cake they served with your meal.

[@joydarling314]

I liked their virgin pina coladas

[@jimzecca3961]

I really liked their simple nachos with a nice cheese blend and jalapeño on each chip. Their salsa was good too and the version of it they still sell in grocery stores is pretty good.

[@sandracalderon6438]

Carvel, Sizzles and Beef steak Charlies were on my list. So many memories from my childhood happened at these restaurants.

[@davedove67]

One of my first jobs was at Burger Chef.

[@yosoyringodesanantonio8405]

8:13 nice will smacks chris meme didn't see that one coming 🤣😂😆😂 lol 😆🤣🤣😆 i love it

[@larryhatcher8927]

Something that I haven't seen mentioned in years are the Victoria Station Steakhouses. At it's height in the late 70s/early 80s they had about 200 restaurants across the US and a few in foreign countries. They were made by linking about 4 or 5 railway cars. Pretty neat concept for a restaurant but I bet they were expensive to build. Anyway the food was good. It did not last long. I believe most restaurants were gone by 1990

[@robertwiles8106]

I thought of Victoria Station in Dallas earlier today LOL.

[@GonzoDonzo]

They had one near me as a kid I always wanted to give it a try but couldnt convince my parents to go there instead of the bbq joint nearby. It was also near a major railway station. Made me wonder if they built near stations and got the cars on the cheap

[@crankychris2]

@@GonzoDonzo In the beginning, they bought cabooses and rebuilt them, later on they were just prefabbed buildings.

[@ecphorizer]

Ah, the memories. We had one nearby and enjoyed a dinner whenever the budget allowed.

[@coreyledin-bristol7068]

Burger Chef was the first to have Star Wars merch. I remember their diorama kids meals

[@adampender2482]

You should do a video on Steak & Ale.

[@crankychris2]

They had a great prime rib special on Tuesdays...there was a line to get in on the slowest night of the week.

[@MB-ue2ww]

Never heard of sweet tomatoes but it sounds really good honestly!

[@BabbleTop]

It's really good.🤤😋@M B

[@christinacole7019]

Does anyone remember Shoney's and Baja Fresh? Those are two more chains I can think of that disappeared (at least from my area).

[@BabbleTop]

We were going to make a separate video about that in the future.🤗🥰@Christina Cole

[@christinacole7019]

@@BabbleTop That's great! I'm looking forward to it!

[@patrick7639]

Don’t forget the elephant bar, Sambos restaurant

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yes Shoney's was in my area (Arkansas and Missouri) and we ate there a lot when on the road. I miss that. The foundation to the one that was in Fort Smith, AR is still there and brings back memories. Always a great staff working there.

[@Theywaswrong]

Bonanza Steak House. Shoney's? Got an interesting short on Chi Chi's. There was a location in Little Rock, Arkansas I ate at once. Early to mid 80's. Within a year or so of opening, it closed. Food poisoning. Well, I was not a fan of their shredded beef tacos anyway. Better quality but just not my taste, of which it had none.

[@jayve4433]

Furr’s cafeteria, On the Border, Pizza Inn, Godfather’s Pizza, Peter Pipper Pizza, Pinocchio’s Pizza

[@denisesmith2745]

There was a restaurant chain in the southwest called Sambos. Similar to Bob’s Big Boy. My grandparents took us there

[@muffs55mercury61]

We had one in Phoenix in the 70s & 80s. It was ok, sometimes went there for breakfast.

[@dimitriberozny3729]

What wasn’t mentioned about Burger Chef was the murders of 4 employees in a midwestern location that was a cooperative restaurant. After this incident,Burger Chef lost lots of money due to the payouts to the families of the employees!! To add insult to injury,this case was never solved,and is still a cold case.

[@keathrhymer5449]

it still is unsolved to this day and Indianapolis never forgets it

[@dimitriberozny3729]

@@keathrhymer5449 It probably was an inside job.

[@davidtaylor5434]

Dimitri Insurance paid it out first of all. BC pays for the insurance as every business does . BC went out of business due to management falling asleep at the wheel and a general lack of interest. As kids we would search for discarded soda bottles along the roadways. Walk over to the 7 11 store and get a nickle for each one, then walk to the BC and get hamburgers for 10 cents each. Cheers

[@ravishingrickrude3721]

What makes it even more maddening is the police knew who the men were but lacked the evidence to arrest and charge them.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yes that was in 1978. It was in a suburb of Indianapolis. The news did a segment about that marking the 40th year of the massacre and one again last year. It made national headlines.