Mexican chain surprisingly closes restaurants, no bankruptcy
The shutdowns surprised long-time customers who have supported the well-loved chain.
Local restaurants often seem like they have always been there and always will be there.
In many cases, they have been part of the community for decades serving customers across multiple generations. Even when they pass from family ownership into becoming part of something bigger, the restaurant experience remains the same,
That makes it especially jarring when a local favorite closes unexpectedly.
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Sometimes a local restaurant closing can be a celebration. Maybe the owner has no successor in place and does not want to sell to outside interests.
When that happens, the shutdown can become a celebration as current and lapsed customers stop by for a final farewell.
That's not usually what happens. Most restaurants close because they lose their lease, run out of money, or can no longer afford to operate in that market.
Covid forced thousands of restaurants to close as they lost revenue due to lockdowns and never recovered enough to pay back loans taken during that dark period.
