Out with the sweets, in with the savory. Naperville has traded one Chicago-area business for another. After a three-year stint downtown, Firecakes Donuts has apparently closed its doors just as fellow local chain Epic Burger sets up shop across town.
Firecakes, which is still operational in other areas in and around Chicago, announced its exit from Naperville through a sign posted to the now-former location’s door. Addressed to “Firecakes Customers,” it reads: “We wish to thank you for your patronage over the past three years. The Naperville community has held a special place in our hearts.
It is unfortunate that we must close the doors, but we would like for you to know how much we appreciate your business and support.” The sign is joined by a “notice of voluntary closure” dated May 10, 2024, from the DuPage County Health Department. Firecakes did not return requests for comment.
There is no mention of Naperville on its website. It is unclear why the business, which had operated 50 S. Main St.
, left the city. Firecakes opened its first store in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in 2013, according to Chicago Tribune archives. Over the past decade, the business has added three other Chicago locations and a shop in to its roster.
Firecakes’ departure from Naperville marks the city’s fourth downtown business closure this year. In January, was closed by its corporate owners after nearly three decades operating at 221 S. Washington St.
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