SHUT DOWN
Chipotle confirms all 3,679 locations are shutting down for an entire day leaving fast food giants to scoop up business
But there are some alternatives still open - find out which ones
CHIPOTLE has confirmed that all of its 3,679 locations will be shut for a whole day, leaving foodies searching for somewhere else to eat.
The beloved US chain might be gone for 24 hours, but there are still plenty of alternatives open and ready to serve customers.
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Chipotle will very soon be leaving its large customer base out to dry for a whole day.
The company currently operates over 3,700 restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates.
But shoppers in the US will also have to keep an eye out for others, as we ass the 3,679 Chipotle locations in the US.
More big name shut for Easter Sunday on April 20.
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KTLA has confirmed that Chipotle is among those big names, joined by others in retail and in the restaurant industry.
Americans looking for something to eat on that day won't be able to get in everywhere apart from Chipotle.
Chick-fill-A, In-N-Out and Raising Cane's will also be shut for April 20.
The US Sun recently reported on four major US chains that will also not be open on Easter Sunday.
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These include Costco, Target, Aldi and Sam's Club.
These stores are usually closed for holidays such as Easter Sunday, Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Costco's website confirms the move which might leave shoppers scratching their heads on where else to go.
Sam's Club is also following the move, as well as Target and Aldi, as reported by The US Sun recently.
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A spokesperson for Target said of the temporary shutdown: "Guests can expect regular store hours on April 19 and can check Target.com or the Target app for local store information."
Other stores that will be closed that day include:
- Best Buy
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Hobby Lobby
- Home Goods
- Homesense
- Kohl's
- Lowe's
- Macy's
- Marshalls
- Sierra
- T.J Maxx
WHAT STORES WILL BE OPEN?
It isn't all doom and gloom, though, as there are a number of major stores that will stay open despite the holiday.
In terms of retail, Walmart, Dollar Tree and Whole Foods are some of your biggest and best alternatives.
Popular restaurants like Olive Garden and Denny's will also stay open.
And there are also big fast food options still on the table, such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Burger King.
Stores that will be open on Easter Sunday
- Ace Hardware
- Dollar Tree
- Jack-in-the-Box
- Panera Bread
- Taco Bell
- Athleta
- Domino’s
- Jersey Mike’s
- Pizza Hut
- Trader Joe’s
- Banana Republic
- Dunkin’
- Kroger stores
- REI
- Waffle House
- Burger King
- Family Dollar
- McDonald’s
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Firehouse Subs
- Noodles
- Sonic
- Walmart
- Denny’s
- Gap
- Old Navy
- Sprouts
- Wendy’s
- Dollar General
- IKEA
- Olive Garden
- Starbucks
- Whole Foods
It is important to note that at some retailers, like CVS, services like the pharmacy or optical offices may be closed or operating under limited hours for the holiday.
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Americans are advised to check your local store's open hours on the day in question.
You can normally do this by searching for your specific store online or going to its website locator for more information.
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