WHAT THE CLUCK
Beloved chicken chain abruptly announces all locations are closing – restaurant had heartbreaking note on the door
The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of major restaurant closures in 2024
A POPULAR chicken chain has confirmed the closure of all outlets to the shock of fans.
Frisco's Chicken in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, confirmed that all four locations will be shuttering for good in a heartbreaking note.
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The chain has locations in Lancaster, Mount Joy, and Lititz with its first location opening four years ago.
"Today is a very sad day for our Frisco's Chick family and we have to close our doors," a notice posted on the door of the restaurants told customers on Friday.
The Peruvian-style eatery said the closures are the result of "the ever-increasing cost of goods and a steep decline in sales."
These factors have "made it impossible to continue serving you," the note explained.
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"My heart is broken, about my staff, about my family, and you, our beloved customers," Francisco Gomez De La Torre, the owner of Frisco's wrote.
De La Torre confirmed in a Facebook post that the restaurants will remain open until all of the stock has gone thanks to the efforts of staff.
"Although we have elected to close, a group of our team has refused to stop working and will be selling through our inventory until it is gone at our Lancaster and Mount Joy locations," Gomez said.
He added that all sales from this leftover inventory will be cash only with all money going to staff.
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"We cannot thank you all for the love and support along our journey," he said, noting that he has a "heavy heart" about the permanent closures.
Fans of the chain were left stunned by the news, sharing their shock in the comments below the Facebook post.
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One was so gutted by the news they appealed to others for help.
"I can't believe how it is possible that a place with such good food, such good service, and extraordinary values could have this happen to it," they wrote in the comments.
'DIFFICULT DAYS'
"I think our authorities should promote a way to ensure that this extraordinary place doesn't close, maybe all of us neighbors can do something please."
"Oh no!! I enjoyed coming here with my mom and brother AMAZING FOOD always. So sorry I wish I can help," another said.
"Wow! Very sad. We loved your food and your inspiring story!" a third wrote.
Restaurant closures in 2024
BOSSES at major dining chains have announced a series of restaurant closures. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of the chain's affected.
- Cracker Barrel: Stores in Medford, Oregon, Columbia, South Carolina, and Sacramento, California, have closed.
- Mod Pizza: Bosses dramatically shuttered 27 shops in April, including some in the state of California.
- Frisch's Big Boy: Restaurant chiefs confirmed the closure of a restaurant in Covington, Kentucky in April.
- Outback Steakhouse: The chain will shutter 41 'underperforming' locations this year.
- Two Bucks: Four restaurants in Ohio closed in April.
- Chili's: A restaurant in Port Arthur, Texas, has shut permanently as well as one in Irvine, California.
- Friendly's: Bosses confirmed an establishment in Ronkonkoma, Long Island will close.
- Pizza Hut: A restaurant in Glen Falls, New York, closed at the end of March, followed by four in Ohio in June and 15 in Indiana.
- Denny's: Two restaurants in Boise and Nampa, Idaho, have closed.
- Carl's Jr.: The first Boise, Idaho location has closed.
- In-N-Out: An Oakland location closed earlier in the year due to crime in the area.
- Cheesecake Factory: The chain is set to shutter a location in Memphis, Tennessee in July.
- Applebee's: Announced the closure of between 25 and 35 locations this year.
- Taco John's: Shuttered a restaurant in Minnesota and put the building up for sale in May.
- Rubio's Coastal Grill: Has announced the closure of 48 locations in California after filing for bankruptcy.
- Burger King: Shuttered a location in California in June after 30 years.
"I wish there was a way you could at least keep one open. Wishing you success in your future endeavors."
Informing loyal customers and staff of the closures was "one of the most difficult days of my life," De La Torre admitted.
The owner urged customers to regularly check in with the chain's website to check for updates regarding outstanding gift cards and other steps that the business will be taking.
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Frisco's is just one of a huge number of restaurant chains that have admitted defeat and announced the end of operations for some or all locations.
This week alone, a beloved pizza joint shut its doors after 40 years, Denny's fans bid farewell to an outlet after the chain shuttered a slew of locations, and a Chili's rival shut down after 27 years.
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