Garden City was, in April, 90% leased

Newport Creamery was bought by the Jan Companies in 2001 following Newport Creamery's bankruptcy

Garden City is mum on what will go into the space

CRANSTON – Newport Creamery , the Rhode Island-based chain known for its iconic " Awful Awful " milkshakes, will be leaving Garden City Center after 63 years at the mall after its lease was not renewed.

The company's lease on the location ends on Dec. 31, 2026 and is not being renewed, Janice Matthews, spokeswoman for Newport Creamery, told NBC 10's Gene Valicenti .

Staff were told about the closure last week. The company is looking for a new location in Cranston, according to media reports.

Neither Matthews nor Garden City Center representatives have responded to multiple requests for comment.

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