Chicken Guy Shockingly Gone After 1 Year in Livonia

One of the biggest restaurant concepts to hit the Detroit area in some time is closed after a year: Chicken Guy in Livonia announced that Sunday, June 30th is their final day.  What happened to Chicken Guy? The concept - created by Guy Fieri opened to much fanfare last February in Livonia. Known for the variety of fried chicken sandwiches, hand spun shakes and much more (the fried pickles were really good) is closing today (Sunday, June 30th).  INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Guy Fieri attends the 2019 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Field on April 26, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Stagecoach) "We have made the difficult decision to close Chicken Guy! Livonia on June 30th," said The Tomey Group on behalf of the restaurant in a statement "The decision is driven by unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We are incredibly grateful for the patronage we have received from our loyal customers and the local community, and for our team members and partners who have supported us through this journey. We are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for our team members and have offered opportunities within our other businesses." Now if you’re looking for your Chicken Guy fix - you’ll have to drive to Mount Pleasant check out Soaring Eagle Casino.  Not The Only Big Restaurant Closing In Detroit Detroit’s famous Rattlesnake Club closed on Saturday after 36 years in business. According to a news release, employees were notified Saturday and offered severance pay - according to Vice President and CFO Mark Tuttle.  “Changing patterns in dining habits, office occupancy and traffic have negatively impacted revenues since the Covid pandemic," Tuttle wrote in the news release. "Private events, which had always been a pillar of the business, have not recovered." The Rattlesnake Club won Detroit’s first James Beard Award back in 1993 (under the leadership of Jimmy Schmidt - the original owner). It was a destination for wedding receptions, private parties and just hanging out on the Detroit river. Tough weekend for restaurants in the area - and more importantly their employees. Wishing them all the best moving forward.