A growing list of Five Guys restaurants has closed across the U.S. this year, with the popular burger chain recently shutting down another longtime location and preparing to close another in the coming days.
The latest closures come as many restaurant operators continue to face higher labor, food and occupancy costs while consumers pull back on discretionary spending.
Seattle location closes after 12 years
Five Guys permanently closed its Ballard restaurant in Seattle on July 5 after serving the neighborhood for 12 years. Customers arriving at the location found a sign thanking them for their loyalty and support, but the company did not publicly provide a reason for the closure.
The notice encouraged customers to continue visiting nearby Five Guys restaurants in the Seattle area, where several locations remain open.
Another restaurant set to close
The Seattle closure isn’t an isolated case.
A Five Guys restaurant inside Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas, was also scheduled to close after its lease expires. The restaurant served its final customers on July 15 after nearly 16 years at the shopping center.
Mall officials have said another tenant is already being lined up for the space.
Part of a broader trend
The recent closures add to what has become a noticeable pattern for the Virginia-based burger chain. Reports indicate that at least 14 Five Guys locations have closed or announced plans to close during 2026, affecting restaurants in several states (especially California).
Despite the closures, Five Guys continues to operate well over 1,000 restaurants worldwide and has not announced any widespread corporate restructuring. Most recent shutdowns appear to be tied to individual market conditions, lease decisions or store performance rather than a companywide downsizing.
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