Joe's Crab Shack has shut down its Robinson location, according to Trib news partner WPXI-TV.
The abrupt closing is among 40 carried out by the beach-themed company nationwide since August.
WPXI reported a sign on the door at the Robinson location says, "Sorry we're permanently closed." An auction company was parked in the parking lot Wednesday morning, WPXI reported.
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The company's website lists 72 Joe's Crab Shacks, including one in Pittsburgh's Station Square.
Houston-based Ignite Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy on June 6. According to a statement from the company, Ignite filed the bankruptcy to help clear the way for a sale.
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