Primanti Bros. has pulled out of Monroeville and North Versailles, with the Pittsburgh-based sandwich chain confirming Monday that both suburban restaurants are now permanently closed. The move tightens the chain’s local footprint after a string of recent shutdowns around the region.
A Primanti Bros. spokesperson confirmed the closures of the Monroeville and North Versailles locations, according to WTAE. The company has not yet offered any public explanation for why these two spots went dark.
Part of a Broader Pullback
Last year, the chain shuttered its Penn Avenue restaurant in Garfield, as reported by Patch. Then, in February, WGAL reported that Primanti abruptly closed its Camp Hill and Lancaster locations in the Susquehanna Valley.
Company Response
“This is not a decision we take lightly,” Vice President Ryan Wilkinson said, explaining that the company is trying to adjust its footprint to meet demand, according to WTAE. The company has not publicly said whether employees at the two suburban locations were offered transfers, severance, or anything else to soften the blow.
Local Reaction And Next Steps
Employees at earlier shuttered locations told WGAL they felt blindsided when corporate called to say the doors were closed for good. Regulars say losing two nearby Primanti spots means fewer convenient options for post-game meetups and late-night eats…