Church’s Chicken
Locations Closing: 1
Annual Revenue Of Restaurant: $1.256 million per franchise (2023)*
The aroma of fried chicken and biscuits disappeared in central Ohio as Church’s Chicken and KFC closed their outposts. The Church’s Texas Chicken location at 4488 E Main St. in Whitehall was scheduled to be temporarily closed, but three months later, as of January 2024, there was no evidence of reopening. Employees at the Cleveland, OH facility voiced anxiety about future plans. Recent reports had noted understaffing, long drive-thru lineups, and long wait times, indicating operational issues.
Church’s Chicken
Papa John’s
Locations Closing: Up to 100
Annual Revenue Of Restaurant: $2.09 billion (2023)*
Papa John’s is considering closing up to 100 shops in the United Kingdom by 2024, as part of a strategic plan to navigate the altering pizza market landscape. The prospective closures demonstrate the company’s dedication to adjusting to shifting customer patterns and improving its operations. As the brand reassesses its international footprint, this decision represents a proactive strategy to maintaining competitiveness and aligning with the shifting market dynamics driving the fast-food industry.
Papa John’s
