From the retail hubs of Omaha and Lincoln to the I-80 corridor, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in Nebraska this March 2026.
1. Pizza Hut: Saying Goodbye to the “Red Roof”
As part of parent company Yum! Brands’ massive “Hut Forward” initiative is shuttering approximately 250 underperforming locations nationwide this spring. Nebraska’s classic “Red Roof” buildings—longtime community staples for post-game celebrations—are among the primary targets this March.
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- The Strategy: The brand is aggressively moving away from its iconic large-format buildings that feature dining rooms and salad bars. In Nebraska, the focus is shifting…