Massachusetts has seen several restaurants struggle in recent history. Big-name chains like Friendly’s, Chili’s, 99 Restaurants, TGI Fridays, Hooters, and more have all had to trim the fat and shut down underperforming locations to stay alive. It’s unfortunate but it’s reality in these current times.
Another popular chain is facing lean times right now. According to Eat This, Not That! the world’s third-largest delivery company Papa John’s is struggling as sales continue to drop. The website stated the following regarding the struggles that Papa John’s is facing:
Papa John’s was hit hard in 2024, suffering an overall 3% decline in revenue, with stores open for at least a year experiencing a 6% reduction in sales, per Restaurant Business. According to the company, North American same-store sales fell 6% in North America in the third quarter, marking its third straight quarterly decline and the worst since the second quarter of 2019…