According to reports on April 23, Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market have closed with immediate effect. statement Foxtrot released on their social media accounts.
The closures affect 33 Foxtrot stores and two Dom's Kitchen & Market stores in the Chicago, Austin, Dallas, and Washington, D.C., areas.
The retailer said it had “explored a number of avenues to continue operations but was unable to find a viable option.”
“This decision was not taken lightly,” the statement continued. “…It is our greatest honor to be able to enhance everyday life and create a great shopping experience for people who love food as much as we do.…We appreciate your continued support during this difficult time. Thank you very much for your understanding.
“I would like to thank our team members for their dedication over the years to providing unique, high-quality food selections and creating a great in-store customer experience.”
A Foxtrot sign at 900 West Armitage Avenue in Chicago said the company had $180 million “in the hole.” The sign also said, “(I'm not kidding),” FOX 32 reported.
The announcement comes after the two chains merged in November 2023 and subsequently operated under the name Outfox Hospitality.
Foxtrot CEO Liz Williams said in a statement in November that the brands “share a common mission to modernize the way people shop” and work together to “move the retail industry forward.” He said it was integrated.
Foxtrot was founded in Chicago in 2013 by Mike LaVitola and Taylor Bloom as an online-only alcohol and food delivery company. Over the next few years, the company expanded into brick-and-mortar locations in multiple metropolitan areas, fueled by his $100 million Series C funding in January 2022.
A modern convenience store chain with an all-day cafe and 30-minute delivery app, Foxtrot stands out from other retailers and quick commerce by offering a wide selection of food and beverages and a specialty coffee shop experience. We tried to differentiate ourselves from the players, and we got about half of that. Revenue from e-commerce sales.
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