Crumbl is crumbling?

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57+ stores closed

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Visits down 32%

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$1.84M → $1.14M

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Coast to coast

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1,000+ stores remain

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August 2026

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A Kentucky owner files

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55+ franchises listed

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Is your Crumbl next?

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