Overview

• Bar K announced on July 29 that it was closing its Kansas City, St. Louis and Oklahoma City venues effective immediately.
• The company cited severe economic pressures including inflation, a tough labor market and reduced consumer spending as reasons for the shutdown.
• Site-specific challenges such as massive construction at Kansas City’s Berkley Riverfront isolated the flagship location and worsened financial strains.
• A $298,000 rent lawsuit filed against the St. Louis location in September 2024 highlighted underlying cash-flow issues before its dismissal.
• With no funds for refunds, Bar K said it is working with partner businesses to assemble benefit packages for members who paid in advance.