Souplantation, a restaurant chain headquartered in San Diego, was unable to withstand the economic impact of the new crown epidemic May 5 announced that it will permanently close all 7 restaurants,44 of them are located in California. In an interview with the Washington Post, the executive president of parent company Garden Fresh, John Haywood, stated that the relevant health department was forced to close in the face of a growing epidemic.
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The outbreak ’s blow to Souplantation is devastating because"Buffet" cannot be easily converted into a roadside pickup and delivery model, Which caused its sales growth rate to fall from 100% to 10%. According to Eater, the company has already workedEight weeks to overcome the financial challenges caused by the new crown, But ultimately failed. CEO Haywood stated,The only way left is to file for bankruptcy, which means that the restaurant will be permanently closed.The closure made 4,400 employees permanently unemployed.
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Since the establishment of Souplantation in 1978, Garden Fresh has gradually evolved from a small restaurant on Mission Gorge Avenue in San Diego into a chain of Southern California restaurants, and later opened branches throughout the United States.
Now, this 42-year old soup buffet will say goodbye to us.
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After learning of this news, the diehard fans of the team were really hard to accept...
@ 团团 脸: I go to eat twice a month, and I can eat a salad and I can only eat it at Souplantation! Creamy mushroom soup + crushed bacon is simply a fairy taste. Although it is "fat", it is delicious ~His chocolate muffin is crispy and delicious than many dessert shops.
Costco's large box of salads is $ 8, but Souplantation is discounted with coupons at about the same price, but you can drink a variety of soups, fruits, cakes, Pizza, coffee and beverages.This is the place to go for "scraping oil" on the weekend, Really sad! Ooo!
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@ 吸 迪 猫: I discovered this restaurant when I first went to LA 13 years ago. I didn't like it very much at the beginning. When I came up, I asked you to take a plate to hold the salad. But then I often make appointments with my friends. In the summer, I still enjoy eating, and I fall in love with the restaurant.10 kinds of soup (call for clam chowder and chicken soup noodles)There is also a simple pizza, pasta and ice cream made by myself, and I slowly fell in love.
Later, I lived in Vegas and the San Francisco Bay Area. I also had Souplantation or changed the name to Sweet Tomato. Lunch is often given to coupons. The cheapest is less than $ 10 per person. It is slightly more expensive at night, but it can be eaten in places like the Bay AreaTo the buffet less than $ 15, it is really happy.
@ 阿 初: As a qualified foodie, the saddest thing is that I shut down before I have eaten o (╥﹏╥) o
I hope the epidemic will end soon,Treat the restaurant wellLet's go!
When everyone is out, they can still eat the food they love.
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The Great Depression of the United States is reappearing? Millions of gallons of milk have been poured, and XNUMX tons of vegetables have been buried in the land.
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❤️ Hope everyone is healthy
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