https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/55-year-old-restaurant-chain-abruptly-closes-locations-nationwideContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/55-year-old-restaurant-chain-abruptly-closes-locations-nationwidehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/55-year-old-restaurant-chain-abruptly-closes-locations-nationwide#u64710Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:15:42 +0000Casual dining chain O'Charley's has permanently closed all corporate-owned restaurants nationwide following a sharp drop in traffic and sales. While corporate sites are shut, franchise locations are expected to close soon. The abrupt closures have affected multiple states, including Kentucky and Tennessee, leaving employees seeking answers. In response, the Kentucky Career Center is organizing rapid response meetings for displaced workers in cities like Hopkinsville. One location in Niles has reportedly received an extension despite the broader nationwide shutdown.Why it mattersO&#03