While many of these brands are simply “optimizing” their footprints, it means several long-standing neighborhood spots will be turning off their neon signs for good. Here is the breakdown of major restaurant chains closing doors in Maryland this March 2026.
1. Pizza Hut: The “Hut Forward” Transition
The most widespread closures this month come from Pizza Hut. Following an early-year announcement from parent company Yum! Brands, the chain is shuttering approximately 250 underperforming locations nationwide.
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- The Strategy: The company is moving away from the large, traditional “red roof” dine-in buildings to focus on smaller,…