May 25, 2026 – 4.36pmGuzman y Gomez has been hit by a class action over its abrupt decision to exit the US last week, with former staff alleging they were terminated without proper notice or pay.“GyG is aware of the legal action filed in the United States, and we are confident we have met all of our legal obligations to our US employees. We are not in a position to provide any further comment on this matter,” a spokesperson for the Australian fast-food chain said on Monday.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Guzman y Gomez faces US class action over Chicago-area store closures
Workers discovered the store closure because of a notice on an employee communication platform. They claim they were terminated without proper pay or notice.











