1000 Degrees has announced that it will close its restaurant in Lubbock, Texas, by the end of March.
1000 Degrees, a pizza chain that offers authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, has announced that it will close its restaurant in Lubbock, Texas, by the end of March. The decision comes after another 1000 Degrees location in Lubbock closed last month.
The company said it is closing the restaurant at 11804 Indiana Avenue due to poor financial performance and the impact of the pandemic on its business. The closure will affect several employees who worked at the restaurant.
Why is 1000 Degrees closing its restaurant in Texas?
1000 Degrees said it is closing its restaurant in Texas after a careful review of its overall performance and financial expectations. The company said it was unable to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19 and had to make the difficult decision to close one of its stores.
“We are saddened that we have been unable to overcome the impact the pandemic had on our business and have made the difficult decision to close our Indiana location,” a 1000 Degrees spokesperson said. "The decision to close a store is never one we take lightly, and our focus right now is on assisting our impacted employees during this transition."
How are employees and customers reacting to 1000 Degrees’ closure?
The closure will affect several employees who worked at the restaurant. 1000 Degrees said it will provide them with severance pay and assistance with finding new jobs.
Some customers expressed disappointment and sadness over losing their favorite pizza place. Others said they understood 1000 Degrees’ decision and wished them well.
What Are Your Thoughts?
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