Rubio's Coastal Grill, a Carlsbad company, has closed 48 underperforming restaurants in California, including 24 in Southern California, citing rising business costs and a challenging operating environment. The closures, which were abrupt and without warning, have left the chain with only 86 remaining locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Rubio's had previously filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and has struggled with weak sales for years. The decision to close these locations was influenced by the state's high operating costs, including a recent minimum wage hike to $20.
Rubio's closed 48 locations in California last week, leaving only 86 remaining, likely in response to minimum wage hike to $20. Leaves only 86 locations remaining in CA, AZ, and NV. Sad for me because I grew up going to this chain. https://t.co/iGrfRq1lIq
Rubio's Coastal Grill Closing 48 Locations In California Due To "Rising Costs Of Business In The State" https://t.co/brvwIvPNRz
Rubio's shuts down 48 locations in California, including 24 in SoCal https://t.co/HyO8gr0GYc
More Biden’s America… Rubio’s closes 48 restaurants in California, citing ‘business climate’ The Carlsbad company closed stores in Southern California without warning, employees said. https://t.co/cqmNvHkJp7 https://t.co/0ZLCJI3Wfp
Rubio's is closing 48 restaurants in California, citing the state's terrible business climate. This is Newsom's "model for the nation." https://t.co/BcNXUIcuXf
Rubio’s closes 48 restaurants in California, citing ‘business climate’ https://t.co/vRDvsdnKyV
Rubio's Coastal Grill, citing rising business costs, abruptly shuts down 48 restaurants in California https://t.co/6KySzVAohs
Rubio’s fast Mexican says it’s closing 48 locations in California due to rising state business costs #MacroEdge
Rubio's is closing 48 restaurants in CA because of #CALeg Dem's ridiculous policies. I’m sure those laid off workers REALLY appreciate that minimum wage hike. https://t.co/QTx3EHkksE
Rubio's Coastal Grill, a fast-casual taco chain that operates in California, Arizona, and Nevada, has closed 48 underperforming stores in California. https://t.co/CAru2cyumJ
Rubio’s abruptly closes nearly 50 California locations. In a statement, Rubio’s said the decision to close 48 locations in California came in part because of the rising cost of doing business in the state. https://t.co/NJLlSvao9h https://t.co/wPhuq7kCFm
Rubio's, which has had weak sales for years and filed for bankruptcy in 2020, closed 48 underperforming restaurants in California on Friday, blaming the state's operating environment. https://t.co/7iUSGmb9Ji
Rubio’s closes 13 locations in San Diego County – @nbcsandiego 7 #SanDiego #cre #restaurants https://t.co/5BTpKXEuNw
Rubio's Coastal Grill closes 13 San Diego County restaurant locations #SanDiego #restaurants https://t.co/QTAhjuN5Zp
California passed a new minimum wage law meant to help workers. It hurts more than it helps. Some current workers get a raise, but everyone pays more, some businesses close, and beginners never get their first opportunity. But foolish politicians still think it’s a good idea. https://t.co/xSTJeGTjQw