The 24-hour American diner is vanishing — here's what's driving the decline
As more diners end 24-hour service, a handful have managed to keep the tradition alive, keeping their lights and griddles on around the clock.The original Red Arrow Diner opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1922. Over the decades, the business expanded, changed ownership and moved locations.Currently, the historic diner is the flagship of four Red Arrow Diners in the state, co-owned by Amanda Wihby and George Lawrence.RETRO PIZZA HUT DRAWS CUSTOMERS FROM HOURS AWAY AS 1980S NOSTALGIA SENDS SALES SOARINGAll four restaurants are open 24/7.
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As more diners end 24-hour service, a handful have managed to keep the tradition alive, keeping their lights and griddles on around the clock.The original Red Arrow Diner opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1922. Over the decades, the business expanded, changed ownership and moved locations.Currently, the historic diner is the flagship of four Red Arrow Diners in the state, co-owned by Amanda Wihby and George Lawrence.RETRO PIZZA HUT DRAWS CUSTOMERS FROM HOURS AWAY AS 1980S NOSTALGIA SENDS SALES SOARINGAll four restaurants are open 24/7. During the overnight hours, between midnight and 5 a.m., the diners attract a mixed crowd, Wihby said."It could just be a regular who has nowhere else to go and wants to come in for a warm cup of coffee and a smile and maybe sit back and watch some of the entertainment that happens," she said."You have your first responders and people coming off [the] third shift, travelers, and, of course, there are the people who are coming out of the bars. … It's important for us to be here for them.
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- As more diners end 24-hour service, a handful have managed to keep the tradition alive, keeping their lights and griddles on around the clock.The original Red Arrow Diner opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1922. Over the decades, the business expanded, changed ownership and moved locations.Currently, the historic diner is the flagship of four Red Arrow Diners in the state, co-owned by Amanda Wihby and George Lawrence.RETRO PIZZA HUT DRAWS CUSTOMERS FROM HOURS AWAY AS 1980S NOSTALGIA SENDS SALES SOARINGAll four restaurants are open 24/7.
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The 24-hour American diner is vanishing — here's what's driving the decline
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