Iconic 42-year-old BBQ chain has closed half its restaurants
A steady wave of closures is reshaping a once-growing barbecue chain's footprint.
www.thestreet.comHere’s what’s latest: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is closing its Brooklyn location after 15 years the lease term ended and the building is slated for demolition to make way for new apartments; gift cards will remain valid at other locations in the chain for now. This reduces the chain to five locations, all in New York state, with several closures already occurring in recent years. If you’re in London, you might be interested to know there are no UK openings; the closures are concentrated in the U.S. Northeast.
What this means for you
- If you’ve planned a Brooklyn visit, you’ll need to pivot to Harlem or upstate NY locations, or use gift cards before the closure date is announced.
- The trend reflects a broader pattern of restaurant closures impacting long-running BBQ chains, particularly where leases end or buildings are redeveloped.
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