# Missoula business closures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missoula-business-closures
> Updated: 2026-08-18T18:21:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Missoula, a series of business closures has impacted various sectors throughout 2026, including dining, retail, and services.

Within the restaurant industry, notable closures include Elote at Southgate Mall, downtown establishment Pangea, and the Liquid Planet Grille on Brooks Street. Other dining and bar locations that have shuttered include James Bar, Stave & Hoop, 406 Yogurt, and the Applebee’s on Brooks Street.

Retail and service businesses have also closed, specifically the Little Scrub Shop, Bullseye Eyeglasses, and Pine & Needle, a local custom printing and embroidery business.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Missoula businesses report multiple closures in 2026

Several businesses in Missoula, including restaurants like Elote and Pangea, as well as various retail shops, have closed their doors in 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/missoula-businesses-report-multiple-closures-in-2026

### 2026-08-14: Local breweries and cafes announce permanent closures

Source Urban Brewery in Philadelphia and Miller Creek Cafe in Missoula have announced they are closing their doors due to lease decisions and financial challenges.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-breweries-and-cafes-announce-permanent-closures

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Cite as: Missoula business closures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/missoula-business-closures