These 6 popular businesses closed Sacramento locations: ‘We have tried so hard’
By Brianna Taylor
Starbucks customers could previously only use their personal cups in-store but can now also use them on mobile and drive-thru orders.
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As several businesses in and around Sacramento struggle to stay open, at least six have decided to permanently close area locations.
Popular brands ranging from Starbucks and Red Lobster to Bank of America have announced closures across the region.
The reasons for closing include rising costs, a decline in foot traffic and bankruptcy.
Here’s a list of stores and restaurants that recently announced closures in the Sacramento area and why.
The popular garlic cheddar biscuits are a staple at Red Lobster restaurants Deb Lindsey For The Washington Post
Which Red Lobster location closed in Sacramento area?
Red Lobster closed 80 locations across the United States amid a possible bankruptcy, including one of its two Sacramento-area sites.
A total of eight California locations are “closed” as of Wednesday, including the site at 1400 Howe Ave. in Arden Arcade, the seafood chain wrote on its website.
Red Lobster at 6231 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights is still open.
As of Wednesday, the following Red Lobster locations were listed as “closed.”
When is Bank of America closing in downtown Sacramento?
The Bank of America financial center at 1515 Broadway will officially close its doors on Sept. 10 due to an uptick in online banking.
Colleen Haggerty, Bank of America’s senior vice president of global marketing and corporate affairs, cited the adoption of self-service banking and a decline in foot traffic as the reasons behind the upcoming closure.
“We have also been renovating and modernizing all our centers to better reflect how clients use these centers now,” she added.
The bank advised customers of the Land Park branch to call 877-218-8262 to make an appointment to close safe deposit boxes.
Haggerty said there are a total of 44 Bank of America financial centers in the Sacramento area.
“Sadly, we’re closing our doors at this location soon, but there’s still time for you to save,” the discount supermarket chain said in a social media post. “Thank you for the support during our time here!”
Nearby Grocery Outlet locations that remain open include stores at 3643 Elkhorn Blvd., in North Highlands, 6720 Folsom Blvd. in East Sacramento, and 5025 Marconi Ave. in Carmichael.
There’s also a Grocery Outlet at 2308 Del Paso Blvd. in North Sacramento.
Starbucks customers who bring their own personal cup can get 10 cents off their drink order. Photo by Starbucks
Starbucks closes multiple coffee shops in Sacramento
Both Starbucks locations posted farewell messages on their doors, telling customers they would be missed and redirecting them to a nearby open coffee shop.
The Bee reached out to the coffee chain following each closure and received similar replies: “As a standard course of business, we regularly evaluate our store portfolio to determine how we can best meet our community and customers’ needs and ensure partners are supported in crafting beverages in a warm and welcoming environment.”
Prior to the closures, both Starbucks locations trimmed their hours following safety concerns.
Since 2020, the Sacramento Police Department has received more than 300 calls for service to the Alhambra Blvd. site, said Officer Cody Tapley, an agency spokesman. The calls were for various reasons, including theft, panhandling, and loitering.
In 2023, the Downtown Sacramento location became the first in the region to unionize.
Nick Dedier, co-owner of Aji Japanese Bistro in El Dorado Hills mingles with customers on Tuesday night, January 21, 2014. Dedier returned to the region following management jobs with Thomas Keller and other world class restaurant groups. Jose Luis Villegas jvillegas@sacbee.com
What happened to Japanese restaurant in El Dorado Hills?
The Japanese restaurant decided to shut its doors at 4361 Town Center Blvd, Suite 111, due to financial constraints.
“We have tried so hard to make it work, but with the rising costs, we have been left with the sad decision to close,” Aji representatives wrote in an online post to customers.
“We are so grateful for our amazing community for all the support we have received throughout the years,” Aji added.
The restaurant’s seasonal menus featured Korean-inspired short rib tacos and braised pork belly buns.
“We hoped there (would) be a last-minute miracle but know that time has run short and for us, it is time to move on to the next journey,” the Sacramento couple wrote to its more than 1,900 Instagram followers.
The destination had a variety of beers on tap, including ales, India pale ales and stouts.
