Australian BBQ chain Barbecues Galore closes after 49 years, 500 jobs lost

Approximately 500 workers will lose their jobs as the chain closes all company-owned stores, though the company confirmed all employee entitlements will be paid in full.

For nearly half a century, Barbecues Galore was woven into the fabric of Australian suburban life — a place where backyards were outfitted and summers were prepared for. Founded in 1977 and carried through generations of homeowners, the chain could not outlast the convergence of rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and an economy that left little room for struggling retailers to find rescue. This week, after four months of failed negotiations, the company confirmed what administrators had hoped to avoid: all 62 company-owned stores will close, and some 500 workers will face an uncertain fut

Australian BBQ chain Barbecues Galore closes after 49 years, 500 jobs lost

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