From the busy streets of Providence to the coastal towns of South County, here are the three major restaurant chains closing doors in Rhode Island this March 2026.
1. Pizza Hut: Saying Goodbye to the “Red Roof”
As part of the parent company Yum! Brands’ massive “Hut Forward” initiative, approximately 250 underperforming locations are being shuttered nationwide in the first half of 2026. This March marks the peak of these closures for Rhode Island’s legacy buildings.
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- The Targets: The brand is aggressively moving away from its iconic “Red Roof” buildings that feature large dining rooms and salad bars. In Rhode Island, where heating and real…