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Famous American stores and food chains that have almost disappeared

Slimmed-down US retail and restaurant stalwarts
Macy's, peak US locations: 860+
Macy's, current US locations: 504
Ann Taylor, peak US locations: 361
Ann Taylor, current US locations: 198
JCPenney, peak US locations: 2,053
JCPenney, current US locations: 650
Gap, peak US locations: 1,056
Gap, current US locations: 412
Quiznos, peak US locations: 4,700
Quiznos, current US locations: 167
Dog n Suds, peak US locations: 600+
Dog n Suds, current US locations: 20
Rax Roast Beef, peak US locations: 504
Rax Roast Beef, current US locations: 8
Christopher & Banks, peak US locations: 761
Christopher & Banks, current US locations: 5
Sears, peak US locations: 3,000+
Sears, current US locations: 18
Burger Chef, peak US locations: 1,200
Burger Chef, current US locations: 3
Kmart, peak US locations: 2,323
Kmart, current US locations: 3
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, peak US locations: 265
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, current US locations: 1
Blockbuster, peak US locations: 9,000+
Blockbuster, current US locations: 1
Sambo's, peak US locations: 1,117
Sambo's (now Chad's), current US locations: 1
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Slimmed-down US retail and restaurant stalwarts

Once common sights at strip malls and shopping centers across the US, a slew of America's most iconic retail and restaurant chains are now ghosts of their former selves. 

Over the years, these floundering businesses have closed countless locations, with factors such as online shopping, COVID-19, and fast-evolving consumer habits all battering their bricks-and-mortar trade.

Read on to discover the familiar brands that have gone from mighty to mini, including three chains with just one location left apiece. All dollar amounts in US dollars.

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Daniel Coughlin

19 January 2023

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