Bennigan’s
This Irish-themed restaurant chain got its start in Atlanta back in 1976. Bennigan’s had a near-death experience, but it is working hard to make its comeback. The owners filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in 2007. In only one night, they closed 150 restaurants. The chain has been suffering after failing to cope with competition from Chili’s and TGI Friday’s. Even though Bennigan’s has Irish pub roots, its menu had Southwestern-style food and tempura. These days, there are only 13 Bennigan’s locations in the United States. According to its website, they are spread from Texas to New Jersey.
Bennigan’s
Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips
Arthur Treacher was an actor who was best known for his portrayal of British butlers. He was basically the real-life version of Ask Jeeves. As a matter of fact, he might have even served as the inspiration because he played a butler with that same name back in the ‘30s. The fish and chips restaurants carrying his name started out in Columbus, Ohio in 1969. The chain then expanded quickly. At its peak, it boasted of more than 800 locations across the United States. Sadly, it started to decline when the price of cod went up in the late ‘70s. There are now only seven standalone locations in New York and Ohio.
Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips
