Despite Taco Bell's evident success, the chain has been shedding menu item after menu item in 2020. Sales had fallen by 8% in July 2020 when compared to its competitors. The chain also closed half a dozen restaurants this year, including the only Taco Bell in Kodiak, Alaska.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill was founded as a family restaurant in 1986. Soon, the restaurant merged with Outback Steakhouse, expanding from its Houston, Texas location into a national chain.
It is currently owned and operated by Bloomin' Brands and headquartered in Tampa, Florida—the state where Carrabba's is most popular. Although Carrabba's was growing for a period of time, 43 restaurants were strategically closed due to underperformance issues.
Sbarro
You may recognize Sbarro from the food court of your local mall. Founded in 1956 in Brooklyn, New York, Sbarro boasts "fresh Italian cooking," although that's far from the case. Sbarro has been voted the worst fast-food chain in America.
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