In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant abruptly closing its remaining locations on Thursday, some customers have wondered what it means if they have unspent gift cards.

Unfortunately, consumer advocates say there is no guarantee of getting your money back if you're hanging onto unused gift cards to a place that's gone out of business. But there are a few options you can try.

You might have some luck contacting the company directly to request a refund, or calling around to competitors to see if they'll honor the gift card, according to the Consumer Federation of America .

You can also contact your state's consumer protection officials and submit a complaint. It can help track the issue, but it's unlikely they'll be able to intervene, particularly if the business fil

See Full Page