All articles tagged with #closure
Originally Published 2 days ago — by ABC30 Fresno
Benaddiction, a beloved breakfast spot in Fresno known for its eggs Benedict and pancakes, is closing after 13 years due to financial struggles caused by rising costs and a decline in sales, leaving a strong community of loyal customers saddened by the loss.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by OregonLive.com
A Black- and women-owned plant nursery in Southeast Portland, Birds & Bees Nursery, is closing after 14 years due to financial difficulties exacerbated by recent challenging years, with owners seeking community support to sell remaining inventory and settle debts.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Horses, a renowned Los Angeles restaurant known for its modern cuisine and celebrity clientele, has closed indefinitely following a scandal involving its owners' divorce and allegations of animal abuse and domestic violence. The closure was also influenced by structural issues and financial troubles, including tax liens. The future of the restaurant remains uncertain.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Washington Post
Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to lawsuits and declining sales, planning to close over half of its cafes and seek new investors, casting uncertainty over its future.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by AL.com
Sprinkles Cupcakes, a popular bakery chain known for its cupcake vending machines, has abruptly closed all company-owned stores after 20 years, with no clear reason provided by the owner or the parent company, KarpReilly. It is uncertain if franchise locations will remain open.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Yahoo
Hardee's has closed nearly 80 locations across eight states after suing its franchisee, ARC Burger, for failing to make payments, though there is potential for some locations to reopen in the future.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by PennLive.com
Nearly 80 Hardee's locations across eight states were closed at the end of 2025 after franchisee ARC Burger failed to make payments and was sued by Hardee's, though there is potential for some locations to reopen under Hardee's management.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Fingerlakes1.com
Two longstanding breweries in the Rochester area, Beers of the World and Fifth Frame Brewing Company, are closing due to economic and industry shifts, marking a significant change in the local craft beer scene.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Saugus Cafe, the longest-running restaurant in Los Angeles County with nearly 140 years of history, is closing its doors on January 4, 2026, due to lease non-renewal, marking the end of an era for the Santa Clarita community and its many famous patrons.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News
Sprinkles Cupcakes, known for its cupcake vending machines and national presence, has shut down after 20 years, with fans expressing sadness on social media. The company was sold to private equity firm KarpReilly in 2012, and its closure has sparked discussions about private equity's impact on restaurant brands.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by AP News
Sprinkles Cupcakes, known for its cupcake vending machines and national presence, has shut down after 20 years, with the closure announced by its former owner Candace Nelson. The company was sold to private equity firm KarpReilly in 2012, but no reasons for the shutdown have been provided. The closure reflects a broader trend of private equity influence in the restaurant industry, often leading to closures or bankruptcies.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by FOX19 | Cincinnati
Catch-a-Fire Pizza, a popular Cincinnati pizza chain, has closed three of its four locations in Blue Ash, College Hill, and Lebanon, leaving only the Westwood location open, despite being named Midwest Pizza Company of the Year in 2023.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Washington Post
Sprinkles, the popular cupcake bakery known for its celebrity fans and innovative cupcake ATMs, abruptly closed all its locations on New Year's Eve after 18 years, leaving fans like Morgan Hardwick disappointed.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by WTOP
Sprinkles, a popular cupcake bakery chain, has closed all 20 of its locations across the U.S., including its Georgetown store, with employees tasked to clear out the premises amid the shutdown, marking the end of nearly two decades of operation.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Sprinkles Cupcakes, a popular gourmet cupcake chain founded by Candace Nelson in Beverly Hills in 2005, has closed all its locations after 20 years, with the reasons for closure not publicly disclosed. Nelson expressed her personal connection and disappointment over the closure on social media.