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DC-area restaurant closings rise, with midpriced dining hit hardest

At least 92 eateries in the region shut down in 2025, industry group says
Sticky Rice is one of several restaurants that shut its doors this year in and around the nation’s capital. (CoStar)
Sticky Rice is one of several restaurants that shut its doors this year in and around the nation’s capital. (CoStar)
CoStar News
December 26, 2025 | 7:25 P.M.

Restaurant closings in and around Washington, D.C., increased more than 25% this year, with midpriced establishments hit the hardest, as the industry endured mounting obstacles to attract diners and make a profit.

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