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National Restaurant Chain With MD Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations
A well-known restaurant chain, with 61 Maryland locations, will soon shutter hundreds of sites nationwide.

A well-known restaurant chain, with 61 Maryland locations, will soon shutter hundreds of sites nationwide.

Koi Sushi is officially open to diners at the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, offering customers a taste of contemporary Japanese dining.
As it expands its footprint in the state, Wonder food hall plans to open a location in Rockville in March.
Cracker Barrel’s arrival in Annapolis marks the restaurant’s 10th location in Maryland.
New stores and changes are coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall. Make sure to check out the directory first.
Eight Maryland medical centers were included in the 2026 America’s Best Hospitals awards from Healthgrades. See the list.
The first 100 customers who attend the February grand opening will be treated to a Maryland-themed tote bag designed by a Baltimore artist.
Diners can have an immersive experience, complete with the traditional flavors of southern Brazil, at this restaurant that is new to MD.
Amazon said Tuesday it is closing its Fresh and cashierless Go stores in Maryland and nationwide.
The list of Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2026 features an Asian fusion sandwich spot from Maryland.
National Harbor will become the secnd location in the U.S. to have a Sphere and the first site in the country to host a smaller scale model.
The home décor retailer The Kellogg Collection will open in Bethesda in the first quarter of 2026, a developer said.
2026 began with the opening of Sephora on Bethesda Row, with ALO and Johnnie-O set to join the retail and restaurant lineup this year.
Five Maryland chefs and restaurants, and over a dozen in nearby D.C., are nominated for the top awards in the restaurant industry.
A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.
The first Sphere opened in 2023 in Las Vegas. Leaders are working on creating a second Sphere on a smaller scale in National Harbor.
Restaurant Week in Howard County, a new Dunkin' has set up shop in MoCo, and The Point in Towson has revamped. Plus a home store closes.
The Home Depot Design Center has closed in Rockville, one of three such stores in the country.
Several Maryland companies were ranked nationally in Forbes’ recent list of America’s Top Private Companies.
A year after planning to close, the owners of The Point in Towson say the venue will remain open with a change in how the space operates.
MoCo is home to the third location nationally of Urban Outfitters' new store format, designed around a customer-first retail experience.
Hommali Thai Dining will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 614 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg's Quince Orchard Plaza.
The largest project in BWI's history has wrapped up, while winter restaurant week is nearly here, and a coffee shop and theater both close.
It's game over for numerous stores owned by two popular retail chains. Both companies have several locations in Maryland.
The Robb Report recently released its list of the most beautiful new restaurants in America for 2025, and two are close to MD diners.
In 2025, Maryland lost nearly 25,000 federal jobs, the most of any state in the nation, new data shows. Gov. Moore blames President Trump.
These Bethesda-area venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
These Silver Spring-area venues are participating in the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week.
With nine stores in Maryland, Wegmans has begun scanning the faces of anyone who enters select stores, sparking privacy concerns.
Maryland officials said more than 500 jobs will be retained at the site, with new employment opportunities and additional business planned.
From decades-old chains to beloved local mom-and-pop-owned favorites, several restaurants across MD closed their doors in 2025.
The minimum wage will increase in two MD counties in 2026. Meanwhile, a group has launched a petition drive to raise the state pay rate.
The Maryland Lottery minted roughly 30 millionaires in 2025. Here are the state's largest wins of the year.
Throughout the year, several retailers and chains announced plans to close or potentially close Maryland locations. See the full list.
Will grocery stores be open on Christmas so Maryland shoppers can pick up last-minute items from Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Aldi and Walmart?
A Brazilian steakhouse and a CityVet practice are opening their first MD locations, while a beloved French eatery is closing its doors.
It's a good idea to make holiday reservations now. Several Maryland restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Maryland's top restaurants of 2025 feature award-winning chefs and deep wine lists. See this year's food news, from pizza shops to taprooms.
Sheetz convenience stores will give away free cups of coffee over the Christmas and New Year's holidays at all Maryland stores.
The owners of Sally's Apizza, a storied pizzeria founded in CT, said they hope to "transform the dine-in pizza landscape" and expand to MD.