Beloved burger chain to shut all locations ‘despite best efforts’ after 13 years
Beloved burger chain to shut all locations ‘despite best efforts’ after 13 years
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A BELOVED burger chain has shut all its locations after 13 years despite the owner's "best efforts". Cult burger restaurant Almost Famous has confirmed it has closed its four sites in a heart-breaking statement. Owner Beau Myers said the chain's two sites in Manchester, plus branches in Liverpool and Leeds, will be closed.
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He said: "It is with broken hearts and tearful eyes that we must announce the closure of Almost Famous. "The current economic climate has proven too challenging for us to overcome. "The lingering debt from Covid, rising costs across every aspect of the business, and a tightening in people’s ability to spend on dining out have created an impossible situation.
"Despite our best efforts, we are no longer able to continue. "Ironically, while our venues remain busy and our reviews are glowing, the financial pressures stacked against us have made it impossible to sustain the business - making this scenario even more heart-breaking.".
Almost Famous was founded 13 years ago at the height of the dirty burger craze and has since served more than a million burgers to guests. It was known for its towering burgers, wings and loaded fries. The owner added: “It has been an unforgettable journey, and we hope we’ve been able to create lasting memories, happy moments, and plenty of smiles along the way.
