Iconic chicken restaurant chain suddenly closes location after history of bankruptcy – as fans beg them to stay
ICONIC Southern California eatery renowned for its soul food and celebrity patrons Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles has announced the impending closure of one of its locations.
After serving the community for 30 years, the chain closed the doors of its Pasadena location for the last time on Sunday as confirmed by a notice displayed in its windows.
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“Pasadena, thank you for 30 wonderful years!” A heartfelt message to patrons of the Roscoe’s restaurant at 830 N. Lake Ave. read, according to Pasadena Now.
Despite the closure, it’s not all bad news as the sign also added that the eatery is “searching for another upgraded Pasadena location.”
This closure adds to the series of challenges Roscoe’s has faced in recent years.
The restaurant chain has struggled with financial issues, most notably following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2016 by its parent company, East Coast Foods, per the outlet.
The bankruptcy was prompted by a $3.2 million judgment in a discrimination lawsuit, which the company appealed.
Court records from the time indicated that East Coast Foods owed approximately $27 million to creditors.
In 2018, a resolution was reached to keep Roscoe’s restaurants operational while managing the company’s debts.
This agreement allowed the chain to continue serving its loyal customers despite the financial turbulence.
Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles was founded by Herbert Hudson in 1975 and quickly became a staple in Southern California’s culinary scene.
The restaurant is famous for its unique combination of chicken and waffles, a dish that has attracted a diverse clientele, including numerous celebrities.
Over the decades, Roscoe’s has expanded its footprint, currently operating seven locations in Los Angeles County and one in Anaheim.
‘NOT ROSCOES!’
Fans are not too happy that the restaurant is shutting down despite promises to return.
“I would love to see them stay in Pasadena…they have been open for a very long time,” Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association President and CEO Paul Little told the Orange County Register.
“I hope they can find another location in Pasadena that suits them.”
“NO NOT ROSCOES!” one person wrote on Reddit.
“Awww, man, that place was a community staple,” commented another fan on the same thread. “It used to get packed, especially on the weekends.”
“I just called an[d] there was no answer,” shared a third. “Bummer if it’s closed.”
ROSCOE'S HOUSE OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES OPEN LOCATIONS REVEALED
Here are the Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles locations still open:
Hollywood – 1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
South Los Angeles – 106 W Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Long Beach – 730 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Inglewood – 621 West Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Anaheim – 2110 South Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
La Brea – 1865 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
SHUTDOWN SHOCKER
Employees of a California Red Lobster have filed a lawsuit against the seafood chain, alleging the business violated the state’s WARN Act by failing to provide a 60-day notice of a mass layoff.
Documents obtained by The U.S. Sun reveal that nearly 300 former employees of the now-closed Red Lobster are seeking 60 days’ worth of backpay owed to them under the Act.
Filed by the Melmed Law Group in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division, the lawsuit names George Parker, a former employee, as the main plaintiff.
The Melmed Law Group stated that Parker is also representing other affected California workers who experienced abrupt store closures.
The lawsuit requests that the damages be considered administrative expenses by the presiding judge.
This legal action follows Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing on May 13, 2024, during which the company announced plans to sell assets as part of a restructuring effort.
CEO Jonathan Tibus described the restructuring as the best path forward, aiming to tackle financial and operational challenges while focusing on growth.
Red Lobster confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.
The company plans to simplify its business structure through location closures and improve operational efficiency.
Despite the bankruptcy, Red Lobster stated it would work with various vendors to keep certain locations operational and secured a $100 million debtor-in-possession financing commitment.
The chain’s financial troubles became evident when it initially closed around 87 locations nationwide, followed by the closure of nearly 100 more stores.
Meanwhile, SAVE-A-LOT has announced the closure of yet another store, reducing its total number of locations from the original 900.
And a retail chain has unexpectedly made the closure of one of its stores after years of operation public, surprising its customers.
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