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Five Guys Shuts Doors: Dozens of Jobs Lost in 2026
14 May
Summary
- At least 14 Five Guys locations across multiple states are closing in 2026.
- California faces significant closures, with four additional stores set to shut by July.
- The company is expanding globally while closing domestic locations due to financial hardship.
Five Guys is closing at least 14 locations across multiple U.S. states in 2026, resulting in the loss of dozens of jobs. Several California stores have already shuttered, and four more are scheduled to close by July due to financial difficulties. These closures include locations in Tracy, Bakersfield, Rancho Mirage, Valencia, Tampa, Fla., Naperville, Ill., Dubuque, Iowa, Lake Charles, La., Atlanta, Ga., and Lincoln, Neb.
This wave of domestic closures contrasts with Five Guys' ongoing global expansion. The chain ended 2023 with a net gain of 35 U.S. stores, closing 28 that same year. However, with over 1,950 locations worldwide and 1,500 units in development, the company is actively pursuing growth in Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, with franchise opportunities sold out in the U.S. and Canada.
Separately, Five Guys experienced issues with a recent buy-one-get-one offer. CEO Jerry Murrell compensated employees with $1.5 million in bonuses for handling the overwhelmed response to the initial promotion. A subsequent redemption promotion from March 9 to March 12 was successful.
