New York City’s chain store count keeps sliding, even as storefront vacancies remain tight and food brands keep expanding.  The number of national retailers across the five boroughs fell 1.3 percent over the past year, a net loss of 112 locations, marking the sixth decline in eight years, according to the Center for an Urban Future’s 2025 “State of the Chains” report. The pullback was driven by the city’s biggest and most entrenched players. Seven of the 10 largest chains shrank their footprints, losing a combined 92 stores. Starbucks led the retreat, closing 42 locations since late last year, while […]

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