A number of restaurants across the U.S., including some from the biggest chains, have closed, or are planning to close, in 2025. This is despite that fact that the U.S. fast-casual restaurant market is projected to grow significantly and add add about $84.5 billion in revenue between 2025 and 2029, according to OysterLink, a job platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry. In January 2025, restaurant sales revenue reached $98.6 billion, a 5.4 percent year-on-year increase, still