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Story summary
- Acapulco kept its Glendale, California restaurant open after an outcry halted a planned car-wash conversion.
- The chain had planned to close 38 locations, leaving only a flagship, before fan backlash forced a delay.
- Approximately 1,200 hospitality jobs slated for loss are now temporarily retained during the restructuring review.
- Analysts note that improving 2026 casual-dining demand may affect Acapulco’s future restructuring plans.
