Major Food Franchise Pulls Dozens Of Stores Out Of Blue State As Costs Rise
Rubio's Coastal Grill confirmed their pull of over 40 "underperforming locations" in California due to "rising costs."
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Rubio's Coastal Grill confirmed their pull of over 40 "underperforming locations" in California due to "rising costs."
LOS ANGELES -- In October, Lauren and Peter Lemos locked the doors of their Chinatown sandwich shop for what they thought would be the last time. In late March they
The once vibrant restaurant scene in major California cities is facing rising costs, changing customer habits, and new regulations, threatening the survival of many beloved establishments.
A brutal year for Los Angeles restaurants saw dozens of closings across the city. Inflation, actors' and writers' strikes and higher rent, utilities and labor costs all were cited.
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