LOS ANGELES—Rubio’s Coastal Grill, which originated in San Diego and has locations across the Southland, announced June 5 it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing rising costs in California.
As part of the bankruptcy announcement, the company said it has closed 48 “underperforming” California locations, including 24 in the Los Angeles area. Another 86 locations in California, Arizona, and Nevada will continue normal operations.