When Logan’s Roadhouse shut its doors, it wasn’t just another business casualty; it was a human collapse. Owned by CraftWorks Holdings, the chain didn’t pivot to take-out or fight to keep people on payroll. Instead, it mothballed all 261 locations and furloughed every worker, stripping away healthcare just as a national health emergency exploded and families most needed stability and coverage.
At the same time, the company’s leadership was imploding. CEO Hazem Ouf was fired after allegedly diverting $7 million in sales taxes without court approval, a move that exposed chaos at the top even as people at the bottom were losing everything. The message to workers was unmistakable: when the crisis hit, they were expendable. Logan’s Roadhouse didn’t simply fail; it chose to walk away from its people when it mattered most.
