After more than five decades serving generations of customers, a longtime Wichita restaurant is preparing to close its doors for good. The family-owned establishment has become a local institution, making its upcoming closure a significant loss for the city's restaurant scene. Chico's will close September 19 Chico's Mexican Restaurant, located at 4407 W. Maple St. in Wichita, Kansas, will permanently close on September [...]
Seafood producer lays off 197 workers as California facility prepares to close
A longtime name in the American seafood industry is preparing for a major reduction in its California operations. Nearly 200 workers are expected to lose their jobs later this year as Bumble Bee Foods moves toward shutting down a Southern California facility. Bumble Bee Foods has filed a California WARN notice announcing plans to lay off 197 employees at its facility at 13100 Arctic Circle in Santa Fe Springs, California. [...]
Popular brewery lays off 220 workers as production moves out of Southern California
One of California’s best-known craft breweries is cutting jobs as it prepares for a major shift in where its beer is produced. The move marks another significant change for a company that helped put San Diego’s craft beer scene on the national map. 220 workers affected Stone Brewing is set to close three facilities in Escondido, California, resulting in 220 job cuts, according to the Los Angeles Times. Brewing operations [...]
Popular inclusive coffee shop closes Maryland location after seven years
A popular coffee shop known for its welcoming atmosphere and unique employment mission is preparing to leave a Maryland waterfront community. The upcoming closure will mark the end of a seven-year run for the location, although the company itself continues to operate elsewhere. Bitty & Beau’s closing September 14 Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in downtown Annapolis will serve its final customers on September 14, 2026, the [...]
Minnesota pub abruptly closes after six years following recent burglary
A popular St. Paul gathering place has abruptly closed its doors, ending a six-year run in a historic building. The sudden announcement came just days after the restaurant was burglarized, although the owner says the break-in was not responsible for the closure. The Gnome closes immediately The Gnome Craft Pub, located at 498 Selby Ave. in St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood, announced Friday, August 21, that it was [...]
Popular California breakfast chain closes 3 restaurants, including its original location, amid expansion plans
Breakfast Republic, a San Diego-based breakfast and brunch chain, permanently closed its restaurants in North Park, Ocean Beach, and Encinitas on August 9th. The closures were announced in late July by Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, which owns the restaurant brand. Three longtime restaurants close The North Park restaurant at 2730 University Ave. was particularly notable because it was the original Breakfast [...]
