[WOW] Cookie Franchise Empire Starting to "Crumbl"

The Crumbl cookie fad appears to be headed the way of the cupcake and froyo fads of years past.  The Utah-based franchise has had a tough year with sales at its stores plunging and dozens of franchisees throwing in the towel and shutting down.  

[CUT] Salad Chain "Chops" Brookhaven Location

Fast casual salad chain CHOPT is closing their Brookhaven location after nearly three years in business.  The salad chain opened at Brookhaven Station (4058 Peachtree Road) February 20, 2024 and will close for good on October 25.  

[WOW] Bankrupt Wendy's Franchisee Shutters Four Atlanta Restaurants

Four Atlanta area Wendy's restaurants have closed in recent days after one of its largest franchisees filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  The first closed permanently October 9, followed by three more as of October 16.  Amazingly, two of the restaurants that closed were either rebuilt from scratch or heavily renovated less than ten years ago.  

[WOW] Michelin Recommended, Locally Lauded Pizza Shop to Open in Midtown

With three Atlanta area locations now open and an overall rating of 4.9 stars in more than 12,000 reviews, a fourth Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is coming to Midtown Atlanta next spring!      

[ALERT] Moondog Pub & Grub to Close After Two Years in Chamblee

Moondog Pub & Grub, which opened in Chamblee in November 2024, has announced that they are closing.  The restaurant, located at 5077 Peachtree Road, was situated at the edge of the Chamblee Rail Trail but away from the epicenter of downtown Chamblee.