[GeronL]

Many of the companies overbuilt. Many locations are in marginal areas, now those marginal areas aren’t profitable.

[Red Badger]

I’m glad Golden Corral isn’t on the list!.......

[Buckeye McFrog]

Many locations are in marginal areas, now those marginal areas aren’t profitable.

Like a KFC around here that just gave up the ghost. Wedged in between some railroad tracks and an abandoned grocery store, on a narrow street that leads to some crappy apartments, with no parking.

[OB1kNOb]

Many of the companies overbuilt. Many locations are in marginal areas, now those marginal areas aren’t profitable.

I think you have hit on the key that probably extends to many other stores and chains encompassing more than just restaurants (strip malls, office buildings, shops, etc.). I'm thinking this is why we are seeing the commercial real estate market collapse just like the housing market. Overextended and overbuilt. IMO many came through the booming late 80's and 90's thinking that the economy can grow and expand infinitely. I think many are having to learn a hard lesson to the contrary.