Subway has been closing domestic operations for years as the firm tries to close unproductive stores.
In late 2020, under pressure from creditors, Ruby Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Almost half of Golden Corral's locations have closed in the previous two years, resulting in a reduction in their overall footprint of more than 25 percent.
The future of Steak 'n Shake, a fast food chain that has been around for decades, is also bleak.
The number of Quiznos restaurants has decreased by 94% during the previous 15 years.
Boston Market's expansion ambitions and new takeout-friendly design made headlines last year.