Planet Hollywood
The world first got to know Planet Hollywood when it was launched in October 1991 in New York. This theme restaurant was backed by the likes of Hollywood A-listers Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone. Every new location reported nearly $15 million in sales during the first year. At the height of its popularity, there were 87 locations all over the globe. You could find one in Columbus, Phoenix, and even the Mall of America. Sadly, the fad soon faded as did the star power of the investors. If you check the official website, you would learn that there are now only six Planet Hollywood locations.
Planet Hollywood
Country Buffet
During the 2000s, Americans liked to pile it on their plates at any of the 700 buffet restaurants by the name of Old Country Buffet, Ryan’s, HomeTown Buffet, or Country Buffet. Although they had different names, it was actually just one big company that ran on the same concept. Everyone liked the idea of all-you-could-eat comfort-food staples such as meatloaf, fried chicken, coconut cream pie, and mac and cheese. The business saw a lot of indigestion and underwent a series of closings and bankruptcies. According to the website, there are now fewer than 80 restaurants in operation.
Country Buffet
