'Once-thriving' Mexican chain shutters last location months after another closure with sad 'farewell note' to customers | 3O57K48 | 2024-05-11 17:08:01
A POPULAR Mexican chain is bidding farewell to customers after confirming its final location has closed.
Sandbar Mexican Grill, based in Arizona, left a heartfelt goodbye note to its diners.
The chain's final location was in Gilbert, around 20 miles west of Phoenix.
Monday, May 6, marked the restaurant's final day of operations.
A note on the company's website thanked its customers.
"Farewell Gilbert. Thanks for the memories," the message said.
"Your patronage has been the cornerstone of our success, and we are truly grateful for the memories we've shared together."
This message also shared a flavor of an exciting update to the space.
"While this chapter may be coming to a close, we are excited about what the future holds…" the note added.
"Stay tuned!"
The group, which has three locations at one point, was described as once "thriving," by the Phoenix Business Journal.
Sandbar was owned by the restaurant group Evening Entertainment Group, which operates several other chains.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> EEG replaced a previously closed Sandbar location in Desert Ridge with another of their chains named Backyard in March.
The group has said it plans to keep the Gilbert location and possibly renovate it to house one of its other companies, according to The Arizona Republic.
Plans for this new venture will reportedly be released in a few months.
The co-owner of EEG, Les Corieri, said he was sad to say goodbye to the restaurant but was excited for the future of the space.
<p class="article__content--intro"> BOSSES at major dining chains have announced a series of restaurant closures. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of the chain's affected. </p> </div> </div> "Sandbar has had an incredible run here in Gilbert," Corieri said.
"While we are sad to see it go, EEG has always stayed on the forefront of nightlife and dining, and we are excited to reveal an amazing new venue right here in Gilbert this fall.
"We love this neighborhood and can't wait to welcome everyone back soon for the grand opening party."
Sandbar Mexican Grill has not been the only name to dwindle from the dining space.
J's Steaks and Subs was once an iconic sandwich chain in Pennsylvania and previously had over 50 locations, The U.S. Sun has confirmed.
The company said only one location has remianed open following a recent closure.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Evening Entertainment Group for comment.
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