**Dallas-Fort Worth Faces Urgent Restaurant Closures: 48 Shut Down Now**

UPDATE: A staggering 48 restaurants have recently closed in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as the local dining scene faces an alarming downturn. The Texas Restaurant Association points to an ongoing “industry slowdown” fueled by rising food prices and declining consumer spending.

Diners are likely to encounter “closed” signs at many familiar spots as we approach the end of 2025. Among the closures are notable chains like Salad and Go, which shuttered 18 locations across the region, and renowned establishments like Cold Press Cafe, where owners lamented, “Our small business is dying.”

Restaurateurs are still reeling from a lackluster summer that failed to spark the usual fall surge in business. “I don’t know how people are supposed to survive that,” said Madison King, owner of Be Home Soon, reflecting a sentiment shared by many in the industry.

The impact on the community is palpable. As the closures mount, some businesses are adapting, like Ari’s Pantry, which recently closed due to flooding but plans to continue operations at its other locations. Meanwhile, beloved spots such as Elaine’s Kitchen have permanently shut their doors, marking the end of a beloved legacy.

With alcohol sales down and food costs up, many consumers are feeling the financial strain. “Every single person doing what we do has said this is the worst year they’ve ever had,” King added.

In total, the recent closures include:
– Be Home Soon at 9540 Garland Road, Dallas
– Bottled Blonde, once a top bar, replaced by Palomino Ranch at 505 N Good Latimer Expressway, Dallas
– Cold Press Cafe plans to close by November 15, 2025, if supplies run out, located at 1101 Cheek Sparger Road, Colleyville
– Elaine’s Kitchen at 2717 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
– Voodoo Brewing Co. at 1001 14th St., Plano

Even major chains like Starbucks are not immune, with at least seven locations in the area closing by the end of the year. The ongoing wave of closures is a stark reminder of the challenges facing the restaurant industry.

As Dallas grapples with these changes, residents are encouraged to support local businesses. The Texas Restaurant Association emphasizes the need for community engagement to help sustain the dining scene during these turbulent times.

Stay tuned for updates on remaining establishments and potential new openings as the landscape continues to evolve.