"Even as it has seen its overall U.S. footprint grow in recent years, it has also closed multiple restaurants, including locations in several states so far in 2026. The recent closures have mostly impacted California, but Five Guys restaurants in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Georgia, and Nebraska have also shuttered this year, according to a review of local media reports, online review platforms, and the Five Guys store locator tool."
"In all, at least 14 locations have closed or will close at some point in the first half of 2026, although that figure may not be a complete count. It's also unclear if the closures will amount to a net decline in the chain's footprint this year. As a privately held company, Five Guys closely guards its financials and does not routinely report store counts."
"According to a franchise disclosure document filed last year, as reported by QSR Magazine, Five Guys ended 2024 with a net gain of 37 locations over the previous year, but it also closed 14 corporate-owned and 14 franchised restaurants that year. According to its website, Five Guys has over 1,900 locations worldwide."
"According to our analysis, the following Five Guys stores have already closed this year: California 2970 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95304 2701 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304 71-800 Hwy 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 24201 Valencia Blvd #3672, Valencia, CA 91355 Florida 6431 E County Line Rd, Tampa, FL 33647 Illinois 2856 S Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60564 Iowa 3450 Dodge St Suite B, Dubuque, IA 52003 Louisiana 2950 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Georgia 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 Nebraska 2525 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68"
Rising operating costs and weaker consumer spending have pressured restaurants across the industry, including Five Guys. The chain has continued expanding its U.S. footprint in recent years while also closing multiple restaurants in 2026. Closures have mostly affected California, with additional closures reported in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Georgia, and Nebraska. At least 14 locations have closed or are expected to close during the first half of 2026, though the total may be incomplete. It remains unclear whether the closures will reduce the overall footprint because Five Guys does not routinely report store counts and is privately held. A franchise disclosure document reported net growth in 2024 despite corporate and franchised closures, and the chain has over 1,900 locations worldwide.
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