Comedian and actor Kevin Hart’s vegan fast-food chain, Hart House, has suddenly shut down all its locations just two years after its debut. Hart House, the plant-based fast-food chain co-founded by Kevin Hart, abruptly shut down all four of its locations on September 10, 2024, just two years after its launch. CEO Andy Hooper confirmed the closures in a statement to Eater LA : “The response to the product has been incredible, and we thank our committed team, customers, and community partners for their unwavering support.
” The chain offered its own proprietary plant-based burgers, chicken sandwiches, and nuggets, steering clear of popular brands like Beyond and Impossible. Its flagship store, which opened in 2023, was situated in a high-traffic Hollywood location, close to competitors like In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A. A post shared by Hart House (@myharthouse) In an Instagram post, shared by Hart House’s official account, the restaurant wrote: “To our team, guests, and community, who helped make the change we all craved.
A Hartfelt goodbye for now as we start a new chapter.” Back in August 2022, before the opening of his plant-based restaurant chain, Kevin told The Hollywood Reporter that he wanted to offer “a plant-based option” after noticing a shortage of vegan choices in fast food. The comedian had previously shared in 2020 that he had adopted a mostly plant-based diet.
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