While the scale of the closures is modest, the move raises broader questions about the future of premium fast-casual dining.

Financial hardship and slowing restaurant traffic are forcing Five Guys to shutter multiple locations across California and several other states.

Five Guys is closing 14 restaurant locations across the U.S. in 2026 but the good news? There's an expansion plan in the works too.

The popular burger chain has seen its overall U.S. footprint grow over the last few years, but a handful of its stores have recently closed or will close soon. As operating costs rise and consumers ...