Almost Famous burger chain confirms closure
The company has set up a dedicated page for staff where details of any job vacancies are being posted
Burger chain Almost Famous has announced that it is set to close after financial pressures became “stacked against” it.
The company said that the closure was due to lingering debts from the coronavirus pandemic, rising costs and fewer people being able to afford eating out.
The brand started in Manchester’s Northern Quarter in 2012 and has outlets in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.
Alongside this, the company appealed for help from the hospitality industry to find new jobs for its current staff.
Founder Beau Myers stated that staff had been “like a family” and he was “deeply sorry” the company couldn’t “weather the storm” for them.
The company has also set up a dedicated page for staff where details of any job vacancies will be posted.
Almost Famous said in a statement: “The current economic climate has proven too challenging for us to overcome. The lingering debt from Covid, rising costs across every aspect of the business, and a tightening in people’s ability to spend on dining out have created an impossible situation. Despite our best efforts, we are no longer able to continue. Ironically, while our venues remain busy and our reviews are glowing, the financial pressures stacked against us have made it impossible to sustain the business- making this scenario even more heartbreaking.
“For over 13 incredible years, Almost Famous has been at the forefront of the burger and casual dining scene. We’ve served over a million burgers, hosted countless amazing guests, and had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented and passionate people in hospitality. It has been an unforgettable journey, and we hope we’ve been able to create lasting memories, happy moments, and plenty of smiles along the way.”
He added: “To everyone who’s been part of our story – thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The memories we’ve made together will stay with us forever. This isn’t how we wanted the story to end, but we are proud of everything we accomplished and the joy we brought to so many. And while we must say goodbye for now, we hold onto the hope that Almost Famous may return one day in some form.”