Mexican food giant Taco Bell will open its first restaurant in Ipswich City, at Sizzler's former location in the area.
What is replacing Sizzler Maroochydore?
A national food chain that made headlines last week for an alleged Covid-19 breach in New South Wales has signed a lease for the former Maroochydore Sizzler site. Australian-owned restaurant chain Rashays is expected to move in to the Aerodrome Road property which has been empty since Sizzler's closure late last year.
Why did Sizzler shut down?
In September 2020, Sizzler USA announced that they had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, namely forcing it to temporarily close its restaurants' dining rooms. The company also cited problems paying rent.
Does Sizzler exist anymore?
Sizzler currently has 107 locations in 10 states — most of them in the West — and Puerto Rico. That's down from 2018, when the chain said it had 134 locations.
Is there still a Sizzler in Australia?
After decades serving up all-you-can-eat salad, pasta and desserts, Sizzler is shutting up shop in Australia. The final nine sites across Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia will shut their doors on November 15.
Is Sizzler in Toowoomba still open?
“Unfortunately our Sizzler Toowoomba restaurant will close after trade on Sunday the 15th of November,” a sign on the front door read. “Thank you for your patronage over the last 31 years.” Sizzler had been under significant pressure prior to the pandemic.
Are there any sizzlers left in Queensland?
Sizzler's nine remaining stores — in Mermaid Beach, Loganholme, Caboolture, Maroochydore and Toowoomba in Queensland, Innaloo, Kelmscott and Morley in WA, and Campbelltown in NSW — will all close by November 15, 2020. For more information about Sizzler, head to the chain's website.
What happened Sizzler?
New York (CNN Business) Sizzler USA, one of the country's first casual restaurant chains, has filed for bankruptcy. The 62-year-old company said it filed for Chapter 11 because of Covid-19, which forced it to temporarily close its restaurants' dining rooms. Sizzler USA also had problems paying rent.