Popular fast-food chain Lord of the Fries has been forced to shut down its last remaining NSW store.
A sign posted on the Newtown store indicated the closure and stated: 'Take note that the landlord has taken back possession of the premises.'
'Any forced entry will be deemed as trespassing and reported to the local authorities.'
Lord of the Fries only serves vegan dishes including loaded fries, veggie burgers, hot dogs and a number of various sides and breakfast items.
There are still stores opening in South Australia, Queensland and Victoria.
The business has been struggling since the Covid-19 pandemic, and in 2020, the first ever Lord of the Fries store in Melbourne's CBD was forced to close its doors.
In 2022, Lord of the Fries Property, a crucial leasing entity for franchisees, declared bankruptcy with a $2 million debt, largely owed to landlords.
Lord of the Fries co-founder Mark Koronczyk said Covid lockdowns had been a tough time for the business.
'The impact of Covid was massive for many of our stores, like it has been across the sector,' he told The Herald Sun in 2022.
Meanwhile, Bruce Craig, the franchise holder of the business in New Zealand, announced last month that he intends to sell all six stores he owns.
'We've had a tough couple of years like everyone else for sure, and have been working hard to keep the doors open,' Mr Craig said.
'It's not like it has been a massively profitable business, but we feel like it is going to be pretty soon because the tide is turning again and people are starting to come back to their workplaces.'
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