BUFFET dining chain Sizzler will permanently close the doors on its nine remaining Australian restaurants.
The brand’s 35-year existence in Australia will come to an end on November 15.
The restaurants in Mermaid Beach, Loganholme, Toowoomba, Maroochydore, and Caboolture in Queensland, Campbelltown in Sydney, and Innaloo, Kelmscott and Morley in Perth will close by that date.
Owner Collins Foods Limited said the “difficult decision” was made following a “slow” recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This has been an incredibly difficult decision and not one we’ve made lightly, especially given the impact it will have on our dedicated Sizzler staff and customers in Australia,” Collins Foods chief executive Drew O’Malley said.
“Sizzler has been a much-loved Australian family restaurant for the past 35 years.
“However, dining trends and consumer preferences have evolved during this time away from Sizzler’s casual dining, restaurants in suburban locations.
“We are extremely grateful
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