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O'Charley's workers, customers react to chain's closure
USA Today • • business
Key Points:
- O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar abruptly closed all its locations on Sept. 9, giving employees only 24 hours' notice, with no public explanation from the company or its parent, Cannae Holdings.
- Closures were reported in Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia, and Virginia, confirmed mainly through employees, customers, and local news outlets, while the company’s website has gone offline.
- Many employees expressed frustration and shock over the sudden shutdown, citing lack of severance and short notice, with local officials criticizing the company for leaving workers without support.
- Some former employees and customers shared nostalgic memories of O’Charley’s, highlighting its role as a stable workplace and a cherished community gathering spot over its 55-year history.
- Founded in 1971 in Nashville, O’Charley’s grew into a well-known Southern and Midwestern casual dining chain, but its sudden disappearance has left many questioning the reasons behind the closure as the company remains silent.
