Southern California’s ICONIC restaurant known for its soul food and celebrity patrons, Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles, has announced the imminent closure of one of its locations.
After 30 years of serving the community, the chain closed the doors of its Pasadena location for the last time on Sunday, as confirmed by a notice posted in its windows.
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“Pasadena, thank you for 30 wonderful years!” A heartfelt message to customers at Roscoe’s restaurant at 830 N. Lake Ave., read, according to Pasadena now.
Despite the closure, it’s not all bad news, as the sign also added that the restaurant is “looking for another updated location in Pasadena.”
This closure adds to the series of challenges Roscoe’s has faced in recent years.
The restaurant chain has struggled with financial issues, particularly following a 2016 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by its parent company, East Coast Foods, according to the outlet.
The bankruptcy was prompted by a $3.2 million judgment in a discrimination lawsuit, which the company appealed.
Court records at the time indicated that East Coast Foods owed approximately $27 million to creditors.
In 2018, a resolution was made to keep Roscoe’s restaurants operational while managing the company’s debts.
This agreement allowed the chain to continue serving its loyal customers despite the financial turmoil.
Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles was founded by Herbert Hudson in 1975 and quickly became a staple on the Southern California culinary scene.
The restaurant is famous for its unique combination of chicken and waffles, a dish that has attracted a diverse clientele, including numerous celebrities.
Over the decades, Roscoe’s has expanded its presence, currently operating seven locations in Los Angeles County and one in Anaheim.
‘NO ROSCOES!’
Fans aren’t too happy about the restaurant’s closure, despite promises of a return.
“I would love to see them stay in Pasadena… they’ve been open a long time,” Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association President and CEO Paul Little told Orange County Register.
“I hope they find another location in Pasadena that suits them.”
“NO, NOT ROSCOES!” A person he wrote about Reddit.
“Awww, man, that place was a community staple,” commented another fan in the same thread. “It used to be crowded, especially on weekends.”
“I just called a[d] there was no response”, shared a third. “What a shame if it’s closed.”
ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES OPEN LOCATIONS REVEALED
Here are the Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles locations still open:
- Hollywood – 1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- South Los Angeles – 106 W Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Long Beach – 730 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Inglewood – 621 West Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
- Anaheim – 2110 South Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
- La Brea – 1865 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
SHUTDOWN SHOCK
California Red Lobster employees have filed a lawsuit against the seafood chain, alleging the company violated the state’s WARN Act by failing to provide 60 days’ notice of a mass layoff.
Documents obtained by The US Sun reveal that nearly 300 former employees of the now-closed Red Lobster are seeking 60 days of back pay owed to them under the law.
Filed by Melmed Law Group in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Orlando Division of the Middle District of Florida, the lawsuit names George Parker, a former employee, as the lead plaintiff.
Melmed Law Group said Parker also represents other affected California workers who have experienced abrupt store closures.
The lawsuit requests that the damages be considered administrative expenses by the presiding judge.
This legal action follows Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing on May 13, 2024, during which the company announced plans to sell assets as part of a restructuring effort.
CEO Jonathan Tibus described the restructuring as the best way forward, with the aim of addressing financial and operational challenges while focusing on growth.
Red Lobster confirmed to Wall Street Journal which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.
The company plans to simplify its business structure by closing locations and improving operational efficiency.
Despite the bankruptcy, Red Lobster said it would work with several suppliers to keep certain locations operational and secured a $100 million debtor-in-possession financing commitment.
The chain’s financial problems became evident when it initially closed about 87 stores nationwide, followed by the closure of nearly 100 more stores.
Meanwhile, SAVE-A-LOT announced the closure of yet another store, reducing its total number of locations from the original 900.
And a retail chain unexpectedly made public the closure of one of its stores after years of operation, surprising its customers.
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