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Thousands of American restaurants closing over rising costs, declining sales
TL;DR
- In the first six months of 2026, more than 7,500 restaurant locations have closed nationwide. Mark Strassmann reports that rising costs and declining sales are forcing some to make tough decisions.
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Oct 25, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 2:12:38 PM · Reported with: CBS MoneyWatch
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