[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I disagree with your conclusion. Their five year lease was up and Perkins is closing restaurants all across the country, see here;
Perkins restaurants closing across country. - Bing

My experience in Tampa has been that the three Perkins restaurants nearest to me in north Tampa have closed in the last few years in spite of the fact that they all appeared to be quite busy.

Other chains immediately occupied the spaces.