These Popular Fast-Food Chains May Be Closing Their Doors for Good

Due to Marie Callender's filing for bankruptcy, sudden closures struck Perkins restaurants across the country. However, many of these closures happened practically overnight, resulting in the confusion of both employees and customers alike. Perkins received some heat for the sneaky move—and rightfully so.

Boston Market

Boston Market was once known as Boston Chicken, a casual-dining family restaurant that opened in 1984. The restaurant's specialty is rotisserie chicken, but other fan favorites include mashed potatoes and cheesy macaroni. The chain is most common in the Northeast and Midwest, but there are a few scattered throughout Florida, as well.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.