Here are over 100 L.A. restaurant closures in 2025. Many just couldn't 'make this work anymore'

Los Angeles Times·Dec 31

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Over 100 restaurants in los angeles closed in 2025, with some closures reportedly due to issues with vermin. The closures have affected a range of establishments, from casual restaurants to long-standing institutions, and have been attributed to various factors. The exact reasons for the closures vary, but they appear to be part of a broader trend of challenges facing the los angeles restaurant industry.

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