Fromfan-favorite Chick-fil-Atofast-growing Wingstop, many of America’s most iconic restaurant chains continued to thrive throughout 2024.
Read on for the 10 restaurant chains that have made a huge comeback in 2024.
Chi-Chi’sreopening announcementdid not say exactly how many locations it will build and what it will serve.
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Construction is already underway, and the restaurant is anticipated to open in January 2025,Restaurant Business Magazinereported.
The Ground Round was founded in 1969 and operated more than 200 locations at its peak.
The chain continued to shrink despite these efforts and currently comprises just four locations across North Dakota and Ohio.
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They brought Grumpy’s back to its roots by focusing on serving classic diner fare at affordable prices.
They also launched a franchise program for Grumpy’s, leading to four new restaurant openings across Northern Florida.
It also set a goal to sign three more development deals by the end of 2024.
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And in April 2024, fans finally got the news they’d been waiting for since 2020.
However, the worst of these struggles could very well be behind Burger King now.
Recent earnings data indicates that these efforts are starting to pay off.
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It shuttered about six locations in 2023 alone amid an 8.1% decline in systemwide sales.
However, the spate of extensive Friendly’s closures may finally be coming to an end.
A little over a year later, things are starting to look up for the bakery-cafe chain.
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These comeback efforts have already begun to pay off.
But, as of spring 2024, Clover’s bankruptcy days are officially behind it.
Clover was left with 13 locations after closing two restaurants during the bankruptcy process.
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Clover will focus on expanding in urban spaces and university areas.
It’s also planning to open more smaller-format stores as it grows.
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