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Five Guys store closures: See a list of doomed locations in several states for 2026 so far The popular burger chain has seen its overall U.S.

Propaganda risk 20%
Claims checked 4
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
Left0%
Center83%
Right17%

6 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Five Guys store closures: See a list of doomed locations in several states for 2026 so far The popular burger chain has seen its overall U.S.

Why it matters

footprint grow over the last few years, but a handful of its stores have recently closed or will close soon.

Common ground

As operating costs rise and consumers curb spending in the wake of an affordability crisis, restaurants of all stripes are feeling the pinch … Index Curated flipped this story into .

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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20%
Propaganda Score
confidence: 95%
Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 70% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Applebee’s beloved All You Can Eat deal is back this summer”
SINGLE SOURCE
Only one web search result explicitly confirms that Applebee's has brought back its 'All You Can Eat' deal for a limited time. Other results are general menu or company information.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Applebee's Restaurants LLC. is an American company that develops, franchises, and operates the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurant chain. Applebee's focuses on casual dining, with mainstrea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applebee's
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — IHOP Restaurants LLC (US: EYE-hop; acronym for International House of Pancakes) is an American multinational pancake house restaurant chain that specializes in American breakfast foods. It is owned b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHOP
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "I Can't Help Myself" is a 1965 song recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, "I Can't Help Myself" is one of the m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Can't_Help_Myself_(Sugar_Pie…
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Claim 2: “a handful of its stores have recently closed or will close soon”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Five Guys is closing several locations, specifically mentioning a store in West Virginia and locations in LA County, California.
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web search NEUTRAL — Five Guys is closing several locations across the country, including a store at The Highlands in West Virginia, which will shut its doors on August 31, 2025, after not renewing its lease. This decisio…
https://usearch.com/dataset/five-guys-stores-closing-list
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web search NEUTRAL — The popular burger chain has seen its overall U.S. footprint grow over the last few years, but a handful of its stores have recently closed or will close soon.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91539806/five-guys-closing-store…
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web search NEUTRAL — The California closures include two Five Guys locations in LA County. Fast food chains are closing shops due to decreased demand, rising costs and more.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/business/five-guys-closing-mul…
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Claim 3: “The popular burger chain has seen its overall U.S. footprint grow over the last few years”
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Only one web search result explicitly mentions that the overall U.S. footprint has grown over the last few years. Other results for this claim were irrelevant (definitions of the number 5, GTA mods, or unrelated movies).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Five Guys Enterprises, LLC (doing business as Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Five Guys) is an American multinational fast food chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries. It is headquart…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Guys
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Bad Guys 2 is a 2025 American animated crime comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. The sequel to The Bad Guys (2022) and the second film of the Bad Guys franchise, loosely based on the chi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bad_Guys_2
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nice Guys is a 2016 American neo-noir buddy action comedy film directed by Shane Black, who co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Bagarozzi, produced by Joel Silver, and starring Russell Crowe and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nice_Guys
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Claim 4: “Shoe Zone is closing stores across the UK”
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Three separate web search results confirm that Shoe Zone is closing stores across the UK, with specific numbers cited (39 stores in one period, 14 in another) and a decrease in total store count from 297 to 269.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 14 December 2008, Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi removed his shoes and threw them at then United States president George W. Bush during a joint press conference with Iraqi prime minister Nouri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush_shoe-throwing_i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the current and defunct physical clothing and footwear shops in the United Kingdom. This includes shoes, clothing and sportswear, but not online retailers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_clothing_and_footwear_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shoe Zone (stylised as shoezone) is a footwear retailer in the United Kingdom. It has over 270 stores in different cities and towns throughout the UK and over 2,200 employees. The company has an annua…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_Zone
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.