Long John Silver’s has quietly lost nearly half its U.S. locations

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLong John Silver's has long been associated with fish products (Getty Images)Long John Silver's has dramatically shrunk its U.S. footprint, falling from nearly 900 restaurants in 2019 to just 477 by the end of last year. The seafood chain has closed more than 100 locations since the start of 2023, including a net loss of 20 restaurants so far this year after shutting 30 and opening 10.Company officials say the closures are part of a strategy to build a stronger, more profitable business—not a sign the brand is disappearing.Many of the shutdowns were tied to expiring leases, relocations and changing market conditions following Four Oaks Partners' acquisition of the chain in 2022.Despite operating hundreds fewer restaurants, Long John Silver's says it has posted 16 straight quarters of same-store sales growth, with annual sales rising from about $400 million in 2022 to nearly $430 million in 2025, and plans to open 25 new locations. In fullLong John Silver’s has cut the number of its restaurants in half in recent yearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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