Jan. 7, 2025

There are two fewer restaurant options on the campus of The Empire Mall to start the year.

Cinnabon has closed inside the food court. It opened in 2020, marking a return after being gone for several years.

Burger King’s final day was Jan. 3 at 4900 W. Empire Place, which is along Louise Avenue between the new 7 Brew Coffee and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

A sign posted on the drive-thru reads: “Dear valued customers, we regret to inform you that we will be closing our doors permanently on Jan. 3 at 10 p.m. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your support over the past 20-plus years. It’s been a privilege to serve this community.”

The next closest location is at 2501 W. 41st St.

At one time, Burger King also had a space in the mall food court, but it closed a decade ago.