# Red Rooster restaurant closures in Australia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/red-rooster-restaurant-closures-in-australia
> Updated: 2026-09-14T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Red Rooster fast food chain has undergone significant changes across various Australian regions. In the Central West, the brand has completely exited the area over a two-year period, closing locations in Orange and Bathurst due to “changing lease circumstances.”

In Wagga Wagga, the chain permanently closed its Edward Street location in September 2026, following a previous closure at Wagga Marketplace. While parent company Craveable Brands is reportedly seeking a new site to maintain a presence in the Riverina community, the closure is part of a broader trend involving approximately 35 Red Rooster store shutdowns across Australia in 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Red Rooster plans return to Wagga after Edward Street closure

Red Rooster has permanently closed its only Wagga Wagga location on Edward Street, though parent company Craveable Brands is searching for a new site in the city.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/red-rooster-plans-return-to-wagga-after-edward-street-closure

### 2026-08-28: Central West fast food landscape shifts as Red Rooster exits region

Red Rooster has exited the Central West region of Australia, closing locations in Bathurst and Orange, while Carl's Jr has reopened in Kelso.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-west-fast-food-landscape-shifts-as-red-rooster-exits-region

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