Due to Marie Callender's filing for bankruptcy, sudden closures struck Perkins restaurants across the country. However, many of these closures happened practically overnight, resulting in the confusion of both employees and customers alike. Perkins received some heat for the sneaky move—and rightfully so.
Boston Market
Boston Market was once known as Boston Chicken, a casual-dining family restaurant that opened in 1984. The restaurant's specialty is rotisserie chicken, but other fan favorites include mashed potatoes and cheesy macaroni. The chain is most common in the Northeast and Midwest, but there are a few scattered throughout Florida, as well.
Once the darling of Wall Street, Boston Market emptied its pockets, paying sky-high prices for everything from disposable cutlery to the software for operating systems. The push to acquire lunch and the dated menu forced the chain to file for bankruptcy.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden was first opened in Orlando, Flordia in 1982, where it quickly became the fastest-growing General Mills restaurant division. The company went on to become the largest chain of Italian-themed full-service restaurants in America. However, things are looking grim for the franchise.
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