Guzman Y Gomez to Cease All US Operations
The fast-casual chain has closed 8 Chicagoland locations, the company announced this past week.
ground.newsconfirmed ending US operations, weaker-than-expected results prompting a redirection toward Australia, Singapore and Japan. a single upfront impact to the bottom line, as leadership says the company needs additional time and capital to turn around the US market. Strategy is to pursue expansion via franchise conversions. Legal action from employees in the US over notice on closures has been reported. The exit comes after closing eight Chicagoland locations this past week, aligning with the broader shift away from the US market toward other regions. Further details were given on timing beyond the closing all US locations and the franchise-first expansion approach.