56 Beloved American Restaurants That Have Closed Their Doors

Howard Johnson’s was one of the first fast-food restaurants to offer dine-in service. The chain started out as a single soda stand in Quincy, Massachusetts. Following the Great Depression, a second location kicked off an entire franchise—one of America’s first franchises, in fact.

In 1954, the restaurant decided to try its hand in the hotel industry. They transformed their restaurants into motor lodges for those on long road trips and looking for an affordable place to stay. While the last restaurant closed in 2017, the motor lodges are still open and owned by Wyndham.

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