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Guzman y Gomez faces a class action lawsuit in Illinois after closing its US stores, with workers alleging they were terminated without adequate pay or notice, seeking 60 days' pay and benefits.
Guzman y Gomez is shutting down its US business after failing to gain traction in a competitive market. The Mexican-themed chain cited unacceptable store performance and will incur up to US$40m in closure costs.
Guzman y Gomez is shutting down its US operations after failing to gain traction in a competitive Mexican food market. The closures are expected to cost up to $40 million and highlight the US as a difficult market for Australian fast-food companies.
Guzman y Gomez shares jumped 20.58% after the Mexican-themed fast-food chain announced its exit from the U.S. market to concentrate on Australia, citing high costs and lack of differentiation from rivals.
Guzman y Gomez is exiting the US market after determining that continued investment would require more time and capital than anticipated. The company will focus on its Australian expansion and growth in Singapore and Japan.
