Five Guys Store Closures in 2026: Full List of Affected Locations by State

Rising operating costs and reduced consumer spending in the wake of an affordability crisis have impacted restaurants across the U.S., and Five Guys Burgers and Fries is no exception. Despite expanding its overall U.S. footprint in recent years, the chain has closed multiple locations in 2026, with additional closures planned for later this year.

According to a review of local media reports, online review platforms, and the Five Guys store locator tool, at least 14 locations have closed or will close in the first half of 2026. The closures have primarily affected California, but locations in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Georgia, and Nebraska have also shuttered. It remains unclear whether these closures will result in a net decline in the chain’s footprint for 2026.

As a privately held company, Five Guys does not routinely disclose financial details or store counts. However, a franchise disclosure document filed in 2025 and reported by QSR Magazine revealed that Five Guys ended 2024 with a net gain of 37 locations compared to the previous year. The document also noted that the chain closed 14 corporate-owned and 14 franchised restaurants in 2024. According to its website, Five Guys operates over 1,900 locations worldwide.

Fast Company reached out to Five Guys for comment but has not yet received a response.

Which Five Guys Stores Have Already Closed in 2026?

Based on our analysis, the following Five Guys locations have already closed this year:

• California
  • 2970 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95304
  • 2701 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
  • 71-800 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • 24201 Valencia Blvd #3672, Valencia, CA 91355
• Florida
  • 6431 E County Line Rd, Tampa, FL 33647
• Illinois
  • 2856 S Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60564
• Iowa
  • 3450 Dodge St Suite B, Dubuque, IA 52003
• Louisiana
  • 2950 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
• Georgia
  • 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
• Nebraska
  • 2525 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68512

Which Five Guys Stores Will Close Later in 2026?

Reports of Five Guys closures in California began surfacing last month after local media outlets identified Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings, which indicated job losses due to the closures. The following locations in California are expected to close in May and June 2026:

• 10140 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605 (closing May 25)
• 1552 S Azusa Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748 (closing May 26)
• 3572 G St, Merced, CA 95340 (closing June 26)
• 1693 W Lacey Blvd Suite A, Hanford, CA 93230 (closing July 2)

It remains unclear whether additional store closures are expected. Fast Company has requested further information from Five Guys and will update this report if a response is received.

Why Are Five Guys Stores Closing?

Restaurants may close for a variety of reasons, and it is not uncommon for a chain to adjust its footprint based on market conditions, operational costs, or strategic decisions. Five Guys has not provided specific details regarding the closures.