Rubio’s Coastal Grill, a beloved restaurant chain known for its fish tacos, is indeed closing 48 locations in California due to the “rising cost of doing business.” These closures represent about a third of the Rubio’s locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Here are the key points:
- Reason for Closures:
- The decision to close these locations was influenced by the increasing costs associated with operating in California.
- Minimum wage hikes, such as the recent increase from $16 to $20 per hour, have put additional pressure on businesses like Rubio’s.
- The rising costs, combined with other financial challenges, led to the closures.
- Distribution of Closures:
- Of the 48 locations, 24 are in the Los Angeles area, 13 are in San Diego (where the company is headquartered), and 11 are in Northern California.
- Residents who enjoy Rubio’s “Fresh Mex” style of food expressed disappointment, but experts note that businesses near the shutdown margin are particularly vulnerable to cost increases.
- Remaining Locations:
- Impact on Workers:
- The company has not yet disclosed how many workers will lose their jobs due to these abrupt closures.
- Unfortunately, this trend extends beyond Rubio’s, with approximately 10,000 fast food workers losing their jobs in California over the last nine months.
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— KTLA (@KTLA) June 3, 2024
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