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Ruby Tuesday Shuts Down Two More Locations
21 Jul
Summary
- Ruby Tuesday closed two South Carolina restaurants in July 2026.
- The chain has closed 771 locations since its peak in 2007.
- Struggles stem from difficulty differentiating from competitors.
Ruby Tuesday has recently closed two more of its restaurants in Columbia, South Carolina. These latest closures on Augusta Road and Garners Ferry Road occurred in early July 2026. The casual dining chain, which has been operating underperforming locations for nearly two decades, has shut down hundreds of stores.
Since reaching a peak of 945 locations in 2007, Ruby Tuesday has closed a total of 771 underperforming units. The company previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2020, partly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the closure of 185 company-owned restaurants. The chain emerged from bankruptcy in December 2021.
Analysts suggest that Ruby Tuesday's persistent challenges stem from its inability to stand out from competitors like Chili's and Applebee's. This lack of distinct identity has led the brand to become lost in a crowded casual dining market. As of July 20, 2026, the chain operates 174 restaurants across the country.
