Layoffs Tracker
Latest announcement (May 22, 2026): The Australian chain Guzman y Gomez closed all eight of its Chicago-area restaurants and exited the US market, citing weak sales momentum; former staff filed a WARN Act class action. Locations named: Evanston, IL, United States; Naperville, IL, United States; Schaumburg, IL, United States; Crystal Lake, IL, United States; Des Plaines, IL, United States; Buffalo Grove, IL, United States; Deerfield, IL, United States; Chicago, IL, United States. The tracker lists 1 announcement for Guzman y Gomez since 2026, with 500 jobs reported affected. Our coverage: Guzman y Gomez Closes US Stores in 2026 and What It Means for Restaurant Workers
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Guzman y Gomez at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 1 of 1 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
1 announcement · 500 jobs reported affected
Store closureEvanston, IL, United States · Naperville, IL, United States · Schaumburg, IL, United States · Crystal Lake, IL, United States · Des Plaines, IL, United States · Buffalo Grove, IL, United States · Deerfield, IL, United States · Chicago, IL, United States
The Australian chain Guzman y Gomez closed all eight of its Chicago-area restaurants and exited the US market, citing weak sales momentum; former staff filed a WARN Act class action.
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