RESTAURANT chain BJ's has closed one of its locations in a shopping center eight years after opening day.
The California-based eatery with more than 200 locations had been a staple in the community since a major revamp in 2014.
The eatery is a pub-style setup that boasts an extensive beer list and rotating seasonal menu, along with regular food items.
The BJ's in Towson, Maryland, marked the company's first in the state with five other restaurants added afterward.
It opened after Towson Circle underwent a big redevelopment in 2014, making the August 27 closure a surprise to many.
The chain did not offer a reason as to why the restaurant closed.
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"The decision to close this restaurant was by no means an easy one," a spokesperson said in a statement to Baltimore ABC affiliate WMAR.
According to the statement, it does not appear that there was a lack of business at the eatery.
"This has been a great BJ's Restaurant location, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our community, as well as the dedication of our team over the years," the spokesperson said.
Three other BJ's remain open in the area following the closure.
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The company is working to relocate employees to one of the other locations in the Baltimore area, the spokesperson said.
The Towson closure comes after BJ's previously promised to use cage-free eggs by 2025.
Recently, protesters from the Humane League set up in front of a Charlottesville, Virginia, location to call out the chain's reported lack of update on the promise since it was made in 2016.
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