One of Los Angeles’s most storied restaurant franchises, Sizzler, has declared bankruptcy as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The company said in a public statement today that the legal filing is “a direct result of the financial impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the casual dining sector.”

Per Restaurant Business, the Orange County-based Sizzler currently operates 107 locations, but has been unable to keep up with debt payments and rent during the ongoing pandemic. Much like with