WHY FOXTROT AND DOM'S KITCHEN ARE CLOSING STORES NATIONWIDE?

Nearly a decade into its startup journey, Foxtrot announced on Tuesday about closing its stores in parts of the United States. The Chicago-based grocery chain along with Dom's Kitchen decided to exit the market in Chicago, Austin, Dallas, and DC areas. Several of their customers were surprised after a shutdown sign was hanging outside their outlets with many of them took to social media to share their mixed reactions.

Both companies issued a joint statement after their sudden decision to close the stores six months after the merger. However, many people were left wondering why the grocery chains were closing their businesses. A newsletter by Substack named Snaxshot mentioned that Outfox Hospitality ie the combined venture of Foxtrot and Dom's was planning to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Moreover, a meeting was reportedly called for Tuesday evening to discuss the company’s future with workers. Notably, the closure affects 2 Dom’s stores and 33 Foxtrots across the states.

"It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of a difficult decision we have had to make. After much consideration and evaluation, we regret to announce that Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market will be closing their doors starting on April 23, 2024," Dom's Kitchen and Foxtrot Market's message to their customers on their website read. "We explored many avenues to continue the business but found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts."

2024-04-23T20:20:05Z dg43tfdfdgfd