O'Charley's Shuts Down Abruptly, Leaving Workers and Customers in the Lurch
O'Charley's Restaurant and Bar abruptly closed all locations on Sept. 9, notifying employees just 24 hours beforehand, with branding removed from several sites. The company and its owner Cannae Holdings have not commented, leaving customers and workers across Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia and Virginia to react with sadness, anger and nostalgia as they seek explanations and new jobs. Media outlets have corroborated closures, while local officials have criticized the lack of communication as former staff and patrons recount decades of memories tied to the chain.
