Fish lovers are in for some bad news: many beloved seafood chains are on their way out. If your favorite seafood restaurant has a location near you, now may be the time to stock up before it closes its doors as well. Things have been bad for the restaurant industry as a whole ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for dine-in establishments. While it's true franchises have been impacted by the pandemic, some have had problems prior to 2020. These are the seafood chains that are disappearing across the country.