The casual dining chain just abruptly closed 18 struggling locations this past Sunday,Restaurant Business Magazinereported.
Meanwhile, O’Charley’s systemwide sales plummeted 34% from 2017 to 2022,Restaurant Business Magazinereported.
Saleswerepromising in January 2023, but they slowed throughout February, March, and April.
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This spurred O’Charley’s to shutter the 18 locations in an effort to reverse its fortunes.
The chain now operates91 restaurantstotal throughout the Midwest and South.
“They do that every year.
Barber said that sales are already improving thanks to value promotions aimed at enticing price-conscious customers.
