Reddit Predicts These Restaurant Chains Won't Survive Past 2030

A Reddit thread asking which restaurant chain will be completely gone by 2030 has blown up with over 2,000 upvotes and 3,400 comments, and the consensus is not pretty. Users pointed to steep location losses at Sizzler, which reportedly dropped from about 500 spots to 71, and Shakey’s Pizza, which fell from over 400 to around 45. Quiznos, Hooters, Boston Market, and Winchell’s Donut House also got named as chains already on their way out.

The harshest criticism went to Panera and MOD Pizza. Panera got dragged for shrinking sandwich meat portions to under two ounces while charging over $10 per sub, and MOD Pizza was called out for store closures, near-bankruptcy, quality drops, and price hikes. One commenter wrote they’d be“absolutely shocked if MOD Pizza sees the next decade roll in.”

But not everyone thinks these brands are done for good. One user argued national chains never truly disappear, they just retreat to profitable regions, pointing to Friendly’s and Fuddruckers as examples. Either way, the thread struck a nerve, with plenty of commenters mourning childhood memories tied to places like Chili’s, Applebee’s, and Ruby Tuesday. Which chain do you think actually disappears first?