Utah bakery to close its 3 locations, adding to growing list of area restaurant closures

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The Chubby Baker will close all locations on Nov. 9, citing rising costs and family obligations.

The bakery has locations in Salt Lake City, Sandy and Orem.

Other recent local restaurant closures include Current Fish & Oyster and Laziz Kitchen's downtown location

SALT LAKE CITY — A popular bakery with three locations across the Wasatch Front says it's shutting down.

The Chubby Baker announced on Sunday that it plans to close all three of its locations on Nov. 9, citing the "rising costs of goods, payroll, and so many other expenses" and family obligations.

The bakery debuted as a delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, before opening its first storefront location a year later at 900 South in Salt Lake City. It then expanded to Orem and Sandy, after gainin