Delaware store closures — October 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 99 verified closure events in Delaware (50 in 2026, 15 earlier, 34 undated). Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: October 24, 2026
By event type
- Closure78
- Bankruptcy18
- Restructuring2
- Other1
Top sectors
- Retail46
- Restaurant & Food Service28
- Office & Services5
- Grocery & Convenience4
- Industrial / Manufacturing1
This page shows a public summary of 99 Delaware closure events. 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.
Chains closing in Delaware
Top Delaware cities
- Newark10
- Wilmington10
- Rehoboth Beach6
- Middletown6
- Dover4
- Hockessin3
- Bear2
- Bridgeville1
- Milford1
- Christiana1
Delaware briefs
Closer looks at what closed in Delaware and what the records show.
The brands are not filing; their operators are. Twenty-six franchisee bankruptcy filings by 21 operators this year across Popeyes, Applebee's, Subway, Hardee's, Carl's Jr., Wendy's, Denny's, Village Inn and more, every one anchored to a court docket.
7-Eleven's parent announced in April that 645 North American stores would close in fiscal 2026, which runs from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Nineteen independent hardware stores, lumber counters and home centers closed or announced closing this year across 15 states, plus two Ace operators in Chapter 11. Most closed for want of a buyer, not for want of trade.
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Delaware closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in Delaware?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 99 verified closure events in Delaware. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- Which cities in Delaware have the most closures?
- The Delaware cities with the most tracked closures are Newark, Wilmington, and Rehoboth Beach. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in Delaware?
- Chains with the most tracked Delaware closures include GameStop, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in Delaware?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in Delaware, with 46 tracked closure events, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (28) and Office & Services (5). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- How do I track competitor closures in Delaware?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified Delaware closure weekly — 0 were added in the most recent week. This page shows the chain and sector mix; the subscriber file adds street address, city, event date, sector, and WARN status for each event, so operators can filter to their own trade areas. Delivered every Monday as CSV and Excel. Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Track Delaware closures as they happen
99 Delaware events tracked so far. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. $99/month.