Confused shoppers stand outside a closed Foxtrot in Dupont Circle yesterday. Photo: Alexa Mencia
Goodbye, overpriced gummies and whimsical natural wines: Foxtrot Market has abruptly closed all its locations, including those in the D.C. area.
Why it matters: Just like Tatte, it's hard to go a few blocks around town without seeing a Foxtrot. The Chicago-based boutique grocer filled with artisanal snacks and quirky seltzers quickly became a popular local spot after arriving in 2021 with several area locations.
Driving the news: All of Foxtrot's 33 national stores closed as of yesterday, per a company release.
"We explored many avenues to continue the business but found no viable option despite good faith and exhaustive efforts," the release says.
Corporate workers were notified over a conference call Tuesday morning, and many store employees were left in the dark, Eater Chicago reports.
Zoom in: The abrupt closing of D.C.'s Dupont Circle store stunned lunchgoers yesterday. A worker leaving the location says employees were shocked to learn the news and that they had to notify coworkers not to come in for their shifts.
🤔 Mimi's thought bubble: It's only a matter of time before all the empty Foxtrots become Tattes...
