National Retailer To Close All CA Locations: Report

A popular national clothing chain with more than 450 stores — including dozens of California locations — is planning to close after a quarter-century in business.

From jewelry to bridal and in-season clothing, the mall-based boutique chain Francesca's is liquidating its inventory, meaning shoppers can expect close-out sales to start soon.

"We are liquidating our inventory and closing soon,” a Francesca's customer service representative told Women's Wear Daily.

Founded in 1999, Houston-based Francesca's opened stores in 45 states, employing more than 3,400 people.

But the news of the closing follows a 2020 bankruptcy filing. At the time, Francesca's had about 700 stores and announced 140 locations would close, USA Today reported.

Francesca's has not publicly confirmed the closing. However, its online store is advertising sales of 20 percent off.

The list of Francesca’s stores in California includes:

• Chico Marketplace: 1950 E 20th St G-701, Chico
• Westfield Galleria at Roseville: 1151 Galleria Blvd STE 257A, Roseville
• Folsom Premium Outlets: 13000 Folsom Blvd #903, Folsom
• Arden Fair: 1689 Arden Way Suite 1334, Sacramento
• Bel Aire Plaza: 3634 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa
• The Clocktower Lafayette: 3569 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
• San Francisco Premium Outlets: 2774 Livermore Outlets Dr #3530, Livermore
• Stoneridge Shopping Center: 336 Stoneridge Mall Rd D-120, Pleasanton
• 336 Stoneridge Mall Rd D-120, Pleasanton
• Hillsdale Shopping Center: 158 W Sailer Dr, San Mateo
• Westfield Oakridge: 925 Blossom Hill Rd #1204, San Jose
• Gilroy Premium Outlets: 8300 Arroyo Cir suite B 50, Gilroy
• Del Monte Shopping Center: 690 Del Monte Center, Monterey
• 846 Monterey St B-104, San Luis Obispo
• Valencia Town Center: 24201 Valencia Blvd #3537, Santa Clarita
• The Oaks: 548 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks
• Westfield Fashion Square: 14006 Riverside Dr Unit 72, Sherman Oaks
• The Shops at Santa Anita: 400 S Baldwin Ave #372-L, Arcadia
• Manhattan Village: 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd D-10, Manhattan Beach
• Del Amo Fashion Center: 3525 W Carson St #175, Torrance
• Pacific City: 21028 Pacific Coast Hwy E116, Huntington Beach
• The Shoppes At Chino Hills: 13855 City Center Dr #3040, Chino Hills
• Victoria Gardens: 7839 Kew Ave #5620, Rancho Cucamonga
• Galleria at Tyler: 1299 Tyler St #109, Riverside
• Irvine Spectrum Center: 752 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine
• The Shops at Mission Viejo: 906 Shops At Mission Viejo #906-A, Mission Viejo
• Promenade Temecula: 40820 Winchester Rd #1550, Temecula
• 175 N Palm Canyon Dr #120, Palm Springs
• The Shoppes at Carlsbad: 2525 El Camino Real UNIT 230, Carlsbad
• The Forum Carlsbad: 1923 Calle Barcelona #146, Carlsbad
• Mershops North County Mall: 200 E Via Rancho Pkwy Suite 325, Escondido
• 7886 Girard Ave, La Jolla
• Fashion Valley: 7007 Friars Rd 583 A, San Diego

Lauren Traut contributed to this report.