Map Shows California Five Guys Locations Closing Amid Layoffs
Summary
Five Guys will close four restaurants in California between late May and early July 2026, causing 55 job losses. The company said financial difficulties led to the closures amid rising costs and changing customer spending habits.Key Facts
- Four Five Guys locations in California (Whittier, City of Industry, Merced, Hanford) will close by early July 2026.
- A total of 55 employees will be laid off due to these closures.
- Five Guys remains open with over 1,700 restaurants worldwide and more than 130 still in California.
- Rising labor costs in California include a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, increasing expenses for restaurants.
- Inflation and higher costs for food and rent are pressuring mid-tier fast-casual restaurants like Five Guys.
- Customers are spending less on expensive meals, choosing cheaper fast food or cooking at home.
- Other fast food chains, such as Wendy’s, are also closing locations to focus on value pricing and cost control.
- Economic experts say higher wages can reduce hours worked and may lead to more restaurant closures in the future.
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