Bethesda's Taylor Gourmet Restaurants To Close: Report

Taylor Gourmet, a DC-based hoagie chain is slated to close all of its stores after the weekend and declare bankruptcy. There are 17 locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia, including two in Bethesda.

A spokesperson confirmed the DC area closures after Sunday, Sept. 23 to Washingtonian. Taylor Gourmet's two remaining locations in Chicago close Friday, Sept. 21.

Owner Casey Patten told the Washington Business Journal last week that a few locations could close to focus on smaller-format stores. He cited the changing fast-casual dining industry and competition increasing real estate costs.

But sources also told Washingtonian sales began to suffer when Patten took part in a small business roundtable with President Trump last January. He had been in a similar roundtable with former President Obama in 2012.

The Bethesda restaurants are located at 7280 Woodmont Avenue and 926 Rose Avenue.

Washingtonian has the full story.

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