Popular Italian chain and Olive Garden rival shuts more than half its restaurants — only 9 left on the map

A BELOVED Italian restaurant chain has shuttered several of its restaurants in 2025, leaving limited options for diners. The Olive Garden rival’s closures are a steep drop from the 85 locations it operated in 2019. Romano’s Macaroni Grill, a casual dining restaurant chain, has shuttered several locations, leaving just nine in operation, according to Restaurant…