The bad economy has affected us all, and it has hit the food service industry hard. There have been numerous closings in the area over the past year. I’ve compiled a list of places I know have closed in the past year.
- Whataburger – University Blvd. Orlando, FL
- Shane’s Rib Shack – Orlando Ave. Maitland, FL
- Shane’s Rib Shack – Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL
- All Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale Restaurants (2008). There is actually one Bennigan’s left on US-192, near I-4
- T.G.I. Friday’s – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
- Denny’s – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
- Pizzeria Uno – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
- Smokey Bones – Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL
- Natural Chicken – Orange Ave. Orlando, FL
- Quizno’s – Blake Blvd. Celebration, FL
- Casselberry Kitchen – Casselberry, FL (via Damien McKenna)
- Fazoli’s – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL (via Paul J)
- Fazoli’s – Babcock St. Melbourne, FL
- Hu Hot Mongolian BBQ off of Sand Lake Rd (via Ryan Price)
- BD’s Mongolian BBQ off of 434 in Mailtand (via Ryan Price)
- American Pie Pizza Co. – Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL
- Barney’s Steak and Seafood – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
- Donato’s – All Central Florida locations (via Brian Ashe)
- Krystal’s – Semoran Blvd. (between University and Aloma) Winter Park, FL
- Uncle Jones on 436 in Altamonte Springs. (via Mark Branson)
If you know of one I missed, please let me know and I will add it to the list.
