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Another popular restaurant chain has joined the growing list of closures plaguing America with locations shuttering across four states including Florida. According to The Daily Mail, beloved Italian staple Buca di Beppo ceased operations at 13 locations across America this week, with little notice to employees.
The popular family-style dining chain officially ceased operations in Colonie, Florida this week, following the closure of its Maitland location in June, per Click On Orlando. The Livonia, Michigan Buca di Beppo sent an email to the Detroit Free Press detailing regret and gratitude concerning the recent closures (most of which existed since the 90s).
"After being part of this community for 25 years, regrettably, Buca di Beppo in Livonia has closed. We thank our customers for their loyalty — it was our privilege to be the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over the past two decades."
Buca di Beppo restaurants in California and Pennsylvania also permanently closed their doors this week. Regular patrons and former employees of the Sacramento, California location (also open for 25 years) were absolutely "shocked." Former employee Jayden Seizmore expressed sheer disbelief to Fox40, referring to the unfortunate news as a "big deal."
"Just knowing this place has been open for so long and it’s closing…is a big deal."
For more information regarding Buca de Beppo closures across the U.S. check out: Beloved Italian Restaurant Chain Abruptly Closing Locations Across The US.