Bennigan’s
Bennigan’s was an Irish restaurant opened in Atlanta, Georgia in 1976. The concept came from Norman Brinker of Steak and Ale. In 1983, he left the company and took many people with him to launch Chili’s. Brand loyalty was its Achilles’ heel, and it slowly started closing its locations. At the moment, there are still 23 locations in operation in the United States.
Bennigan’s
Kenny Rogers Roasters
Kenny Rogers Roasters opened its first store in 1991 in Florida. Four year later, the restaurant had more than 350 locations! It experienced a boost in popularity after one particular Seinfeld episode. Sadly, most North American locations have shut down by 2011, though it is doing fine in Asia. Kenny Rogers is unfortunately no longer involved with the operations, however.
Kenny Roger’s Roasters