From the busy corridors of Albuquerque to the historic streets of Santa Fe, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in New Mexico this March 2026.
1. Pizza Hut: Moving Away from the “Red Roof”
As part of the nationwide “Hut Forward” strategy, parent company Yum! Brands is closing approximately 250 underperforming locations in the first half of 2026. New Mexico’s legacy sit-down spots are feeling the heat this March.
…
- The Shift: The company is aggressively moving away from large, high-maintenance “Red Roof” buildings that feature dining rooms and salad bars.
- The New Mexico Impact: Locations in mid-sized…