The square footage that in-store restaurants required was more profitably used to sell or store merchandise.

Many have added conveniences like in-store restaurants, banks, pharmacies and delis with hot prepared foods.

The public relations people at Sears's corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill., did not even know that there was an in-store restaurant left in the entire chain.

The Pantry offers its own private label "Kangaroo" brand of gasoline, and operates 250 in-store quick-service restaurants.

The company also operates a number of in-store, full-service restaurants.

Stores opened in 1960 employed many new innovations, including the first in-store restaurant, the first auto centre, and the first suburban location.

Some branches include an in-store restaurant, branded as "Cafe W".

Also in 1977, Barney's in-store restaurant was renamed The Cafe and began selling salads, soup, and sandwiches.

Though not necessarily extravagant, these in-store restaurants offer distinctive charms.

Holly's Restaurant During the 1980s and 1990s, every Kmart store had a Holly's in-store restaurant.