North Dakota store closures — October 2026
Store Closure Watch has tracked 57 verified closure events in North Dakota (45 in 2026, 1 earlier, 11 undated). Source: Four Lights Analytics.
Data updated: October 24, 2026
By event type
- Closure43
- Bankruptcy14
Top sectors
- Retail22
- Restaurant & Food Service18
- Healthcare9
- Logistics / Warehouse3
- Office & Services3
This page shows a public summary of 57 North Dakota 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 North Dakota
- Subway3
- FedEx2
- Grand Junction Grilled Subs2
- Starbucks2
- Dollar General2
- Smashburger2
- Wendy's1
- UPS1
- Eddie Bauer1
- GameStop1
Top North Dakota cities
- Fargo19
- Grand Forks11
- Bismarck5
- Mandan3
- Dickinson3
- Minot2
- Devils Lake2
- Pettibone1
- Williston1
- West Fargo1
North Dakota briefs
Closer looks at what closed in North Dakota and what the records show.
Between Sept. 26 and Oct. 24, our weekly checks found 275 stores that 44 chains removed from their own online store locators, across 42 states.
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.
We can now name 190 of the U.S. cafes, across 31 states and Washington, D.C., up from 147 when this page was first published. Many closed the weekend of September 26.
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North Dakota closures — FAQ
- How many stores are closing in North Dakota?
- Four Lights Analytics has tracked 57 verified closure events in North Dakota. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- Which cities in North Dakota have the most closures?
- The North Dakota cities with the most tracked closures are Fargo, Grand Forks, and Bismarck. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
- Which chains are closing stores in North Dakota?
- Chains with the most tracked North Dakota closures include Subway, FedEx, and Grand Junction Grilled Subs. Address-level data for every location is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
- Which retail stores are closing in North Dakota?
- Retail is the most-affected sector in North Dakota, with 22 tracked closure events, followed by Restaurant & Food Service (18) and Healthcare (9). Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-10-24.
- How do I track competitor closures in North Dakota?
- Store Closure Watch tracks every verified North Dakota closure weekly — 10 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 North Dakota closures as they happen
57 North Dakota events tracked so far. Each Monday's file adds that week's new records — street addresses, source links, and confidence flags. $99/month.