Store & Business Closures in Kansas City — October 2026
As of October 24, 2026, Kansas City had 85 confirmed business closures — from national chains like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Sun Fresh to 59 other businesses. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
85 closure records (42 in 2026 · 11 earlier · 31 undated), 2025 to January 3, 2027.
Data updated: week of October 24, 2026
What's closing in Kansas City
- Retail42
- Restaurant & Food Service27
- Hospitality & Entertainment5
- Office & Services5
- Grocery & Convenience3
Beyond the chains
other business closures
Shops, restaurants, and services unique to Kansas City in our data, including single-city chains — closures national chain trackers miss. Names, addresses, and sources for each are in the subscriber CSV.
This page shows a public summary of 85 Kansas City closures. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records in full — street addresses, WARN filings, court links, closing dates, and liquidation detail where available. It's what's new each week, not the whole history behind this page; for a specific market or date range, that's a custom data pull.
Notable closures in Kansas City
Chain names and general areas are public. Street addresses, coordinates, and source links are available to subscribers.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Kansas City, MO-KS · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Sun Fresh
Kansas City, MO-KS · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Save A Lot
Kansas City, MO-KS · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
Papa John's
Kansas City, MO-KS · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
B&B Theatres
Kansas City, MO-KS · Confirmed closure
Address — subscribers only — available to subscribers
These are 5 recent closures — Store Closure Watch has tracked 85 closures in Kansas City across every year we cover. Subscribers get full detail on new closures as they're confirmed each week.
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Kansas City store closures — FAQ
- How many store closures happened in Kansas City this month?
- Four Lights Analytics confirmed 85 business closures in Kansas City through October 2026 — from chains like Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Sun Fresh to 59 other businesses, with Retail leading the sector mix. Data updated weekly. Source: Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing locations in Kansas City?
- Recent confirmed chain closures in Kansas City include Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Sun Fresh, and Save A Lot. Beyond the chains, 59 other business closures are also tracked. Full address-level data available to subscribers. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- Which retail stores are closing in Kansas City?
- Kansas City's most-affected sector is Retail, with 42 tracked closure events. Next are Restaurant & Food Service (27) and Hospitality & Entertainment (5). Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- How do I find out which businesses are closing near me in Kansas City?
- This page lists Kansas City's tracked closures by chain and sector, and it is rebuilt every week. Operators tracking competitor closures in their own trade area need the specific locations — street address, event date, sector, and WARN status for each closure — which Store Closure Watch delivers in a weekly file every Monday. Source: Four Lights Analytics, updated 2026-10-24.
- Where can I find verified store closure data for Kansas City?
- Store Closure Watch by Four Lights Analytics delivers weekly verified, facility-level business closure data for Kansas City and 50+ U.S. markets. Data includes confirmed closures with source attribution and confidence flags. Subscribe at storeclosurewatch.com.
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