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Blazing Bagels Closes Redmond Locations Amid Bankruptcy

3/15/2026

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Blazing Bagels and Bakery, Inc. permanently closed all its southeast Redmond locations, effective March 12, 2026, due to bankruptcy.
The closure follows operational cutbacks, including menu reductions and layoffs, and reflects a long history of legal battles and financial difficulties since its 2001 founding.
The company said employees would receive final paychecks on March 13 and benefits would continue through March 31.

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Story summary

Blazing Bagels and Bakery, Inc. permanently closed all its southeast Redmond locations, effective March 12, 2026, due to bankruptcy.
The closure follows operational cutbacks, including menu reductions and layoffs, and reflects a long history of legal battles and financial difficulties since its 2001 founding.
The company said employees would receive final paychecks on March 13 and benefits would continue through March 31.