Buca Di Beppo has just closed 13 establishments across the country

After the closure of fast food restaurants like Pizza Hut and table service restaurants like Red Lobster, another chain is saying goodbye to several of its locations.

Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based Italian restaurant chain known for its family-sized portions and extravagant decor, closed 13 underperforming locations this week.

“While Buca regrets having to take this difficult step, these restaurants have not been able to recover from the damage caused by the pandemic and other market pressures,” a representative for the brand said in a statement shared with Eat this, not that! “Buca di Beppo remains open in 44 locations and looks forward to continuing to serve our customers who have made Buca a part of their traditions and celebrations for many years.”

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According to Magazine about catering companiesThe recent closures have included restaurants in Sacramento, California; Salt Lake City and Midvale, Utah; Livonia and Utica, Michigan; Springs Township, Pennsylvania; and Colonie, New York. The outlet noted that the closures have reduced the chain’s footprint by more than 20%.

The Springs Township, Colonie, Livonia and Utica locations were the chain’s last remaining locations in Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan. Detroit Free Press It was reported that the Utica site appeared to have closed in June.

Restaurant closures are nothing new for Buca di Beppo. Catering company The report said the chain has been shedding locations for years and noted that it operated as many as 95 restaurants in 2013. Last year, the chain’s sales fell 4.7 percent, according to market research firm Technomic.

Buca di Beppo opened its first restaurant in 1993 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2008, Orlando-based Earl Enterprises acquired the chain. The parent company operates other Italian restaurant brands, including Bertucci’s, Brio Italian Grille and Bravo Italian Kitchen, as well as other chains like Chicken Guy.

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In addition to Buca di Beppo, several other restaurant chains have recently closed their doors. Last month, Hooters closed dozens of locations, USA Today reporting that there have been at least 44 closures in 14 states.

“Like many restaurants under pressure due to current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a number of underperforming stores. Ensuring the well-being of our staff is our priority in these rare instances,” the chain said in a statement shared with Eat this, not that!

In late May, Mexican fast-food chain Rubio’s Coastal Grill abruptly closed 48 underperforming locations in California, citing “the rising cost of doing business in California.” The chain then filed for bankruptcy in early June.

Brianna Ruback

Brianna is a staff writer at Eat This, Not That! She attended Ithaca College, where she earned a degree in journalism and an emphasis in communications. Learn more about Brianna

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