Iconic Restaurant Chains That You Might Not Remember

Published on 06/28/2020
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Bennigan’s

One of the first casual dining or sports-bar chains in America, Bennigan’s always failed to keep pace with similar concepts from contemporaries Chili’s, Applebee’s, and Friday’s. Bennigan’s was sold a number of times, and in 2008, the chain filed for bankruptcy. There are 23 locations in the U.S which are kept open by new ownership.

Bennigan's

Bennigan’s

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Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse

The same parent company now owns Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses. The total of both once stood around 600 in the United States, but today, that number is down to around 80.

Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse

Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse

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