Popular sports bar chain shuts down multiple restaurants

The sports bar space has become incredibly challenging because it's wildly crowded.

You have national players like Buffalo Wild Wings, which run massive advertising campaigns that make them the default choice for many players. In addition, regional favorites like Miller's Ale House, Duffy's and countless others offer quality food and an excellent sports experience.

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Duffy's Sports Grill, a Florida-based chain, even offers 2-for-1 drinks. That seems as if it should not be legal (and it probably isn't in some states), but it's allowed in Florida, and offering that all-day promotion has proved a major draw for the chain.

In addition to chains that define themselves as sports bars, you also have players including Chili's and Applebee's. These restaurants are not exactly sports bars, but they offer a sports-friendly menu and plenty of televisions.