Native Grill & Wings Near Me
Several Native Grill & Wings locations across Arizona and beyond are facing unexpected closures, leaving employees jobless and customers surprised. The closures, effective immediately, raise questions about the financial health of the popular sports bar chain.
The abrupt shuttering of multiple locations has sparked immediate concern among staff and patrons. This situation necessitates a quick understanding of the scope, reasons, and impact of these closures.
Sudden Closures Hit Native Grill & Wings
Reports began surfacing late yesterday of locked doors and closed signs at numerous Native Grill & Wings restaurants. Affected locations include those in Mesa, Chandler, and Tempe, Arizona, with unconfirmed reports suggesting closures in other states as well. Sources indicate employees were given little to no advance notice.
"I showed up for my shift and the doors were locked," said a former server at the Mesa location, speaking on condition of anonymity. "There was just a note on the door saying the restaurant was closed permanently."
Confirmed Locations Impacted
At this time, confirmed closed locations include:
- Mesa, AZ (Power Road location)
- Chandler, AZ (Arizona Avenue location)
- Tempe, AZ (Mill Avenue location)
We are working to verify reports of closures in other states. The corporate office has yet to release a comprehensive list.
Who is Affected?
The immediate impact is on the employees of the closed restaurants. Dozens of servers, cooks, bartenders, and managers are now without jobs. Native Grill & Wings corporate has not yet issued a statement regarding severance packages or assistance in finding new employment.
Customers with gift cards and loyalty points are also affected. The validity of these assets at remaining locations is currently uncertain.
What is the Cause?
The exact reasons for these sudden closures remain unclear. Unconfirmed reports suggest financial difficulties stemming from increased operating costs and decreased revenue. A former manager cited rising food prices and labor shortages as contributing factors.
Native Grill & Wings has faced increasing competition in the crowded sports bar market. The chain has not released official financial statements explaining the closures.
Corporate Response
As of this writing, Native Grill & Wings corporate has not issued a formal press release. Attempts to reach the company's media relations department have been unsuccessful. Further investigation is ongoing.
The silence from corporate is fueling speculation and anxiety among employees and customers.
Customer and Employee Reactions
Social media is flooded with reactions from shocked customers and disgruntled employees. Many are expressing frustration over the lack of communication. The hashtag #NativeGrillClosed is trending on Twitter and Facebook.
"I'm so disappointed! I had a gift card I was saving for a special occasion," wrote one Facebook user. Another stated, "I worked at the [Chandler] location for five years. This is how they treat loyal employees? Shameful."
The suddenness of the closures has left many feeling blindsided.
What’s Next?
Efforts are underway to contact Native Grill & Wings corporate for an official statement. We are also reaching out to affected employees to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the closures. Customers are advised to monitor the Native Grill & Wings website and social media channels for any updates.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Check back for further updates.
