This popular national chain has announced the closing of its only restaurant location in our Pine Tree State.

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It’s always tough when a business or restaurant closes its doors. Not only does the community lose access to a valuable service, but it also leaves employees searching for new jobs, creating challenges for everyone involved.

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So, which well-known restaurant chain with over 600 locations nationwide has announced it is closing its Maine location?

Maine's only Cracker Barrel in South Portland has closed permanently after 15 years. The restaurant faced post-pandemic challenges and other difficulties, leading to the decision to shut its doors.

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Vacationland’s only Cracker Barrel restaurant has permanently closed, as confirmed by the chain on Wednesday.

Located near the Maine Mall in South Portland, employees reportedly learned about the closure upon arriving for work, according to CBS13. The company plans to assist them in finding jobs at other locations.

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This follows the conclusion of a busy Q2 earnings season for sit-down dining establishments, including Cracker Barrel and its recent performance.

According to Yahoo! Finance, Cracker Barrel reported Q2 revenues of $894.4 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase from the previous year and aligning with expectations. However, the quarter was slower overall, with earnings falling short of key estimates. Despite this, CEO Julie Masino expressed optimism about the company’s improvement plans. Following the report, Cracker Barrel's stock has surged nearly 50%.

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Now you know—15 years after opening, Cracker Barrel has officially closed its only location in Maine, the South Portland restaurant.

What are your thoughts on Cracker Barrel’s sudden and unexpected closure of its South Portland location? Are you surprised by this news? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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