Famous Dave's closes two Washington locations after recent remodeling

Famous Dave's, a national barbecue chain, has closed two locations in Washington state, Tacoma and Tukwila, as of December 4. This follows a recent remodeling of the Tacoma restaurant earlier in 2024. These closures leave Yakima as the only remaining Famous Dave's location in Washington. The franchise owner, Ascend Hospitality Group, announced the closures on social media, expressing gratitude to the community. The reasons for the closures are unclear, but they reflect a broader trend of restaurant shutdowns in 2024 due to high inflation and changing consumer spending habits.