A visibly accelerating trend over 2023–2025: dozens of established chains that once seemed “safe” are now shrinking, restructuring or filing for bankruptcy. Causes repeat across brands: rising ingredient and labor costs, higher interest rates, heavy debt loads, franchisee pain, overexpansion during boom years, and shifting consumer habits (more cooking at home, more delivery competition, or … Continue reading 15 Big Fast Food Chains That Are Falling Apart Before 2026