Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesdays is a local favorite close to franchises like TFI Friday’s and Applebee’s. It was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1972, and today it has around 491 stores. Most are based in the East Coast region but recently, they announced that due to lack of adequate revenue, they would close a number of their shops.
Marie Callender’s
The closing is taking us hard. This local joint is home to the most delightful baked pies you can find, particularly the most critical lime pie! Marie Callender’s was founded by Marie Callender herself, as she created the chain of restaurants while living in a trailer park. She began to make pies to support her family, and eventually, the restaurant became a big success. Unfortunately, a family tragedy in 2009 has caused a hiccup in the success of the restaurant. The restaurant has declared bankruptcy after her husband passed away due to brain injuries and has closed several locations. Most of the remaining branches are in California, where they’re also headquartered.