The restaurant chain confirmed in a statement that the South Portland location struggled to overcome post-pandemic difficulties, among other challenges.

Another major chain restaurant has closed around the Maine Mall, as Cracker Barrel abruptly closed their only Maine location permanently

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- The only Cracker Barrel restaurant in Maine has closed its doors for good. An employee told CBS13 they found out about the closure when they showed up to work at the store by the Maine Mall in South Portland. Sign outside in Cracker Barrel in South Portland saying the restaurant is closed. (Courtesy: William Clark)

Hardee's! Home of the Thickburger! Only seven states in the U.S don't have a Hardee's and sadly New Hampshire is one of them. NO FAIR! The other six are Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont and New York.

After a wave of closures hit Portland, Maine, to close 2024, 2025 has started with a handful of restaurants and bars in the city announcing their departure