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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jonathan Barrett Business editor

Guzman y Gomez exits US after succumbing to ‘graveyard’ for Australian fast food chains

People walk past a Guzman y Gomez restaurant in Sydney, Australia
A Guzman y Gomez restaurant in Sydney, Australia. The Mexican-themed chain is closing all of its US stores. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters

Guzman y Gomez is closing its US business after failing to establish itself in a market already rich with Mexican food, confirming the American country’s reputation as a “graveyard” for Australian fast food companies.

The Mexican-themed chain told shareholders on Friday that the performance of its US stores had not been acceptable, despite its well-publicised plans to “become the best and biggest restaurant company in the world”.

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