TGI Fridays has shut its Aberdeen beach branch, while Dough & Co and ReCHarge cafe are also to close.
The closure of TGI Fridays at the beach, along with 15 others across the UK at a cost of more than 450 jobs, come as the Liberty Bar and Restaurant group - which manages the American-style dining chain - appointed administrators on Tuesday.
TGI Fridays' business and assets were immediately sold, the BBC reports, to a company owned by Sugarloaf, the manager of the global TGI Fridays brand.
Administrators said the sale safeguarded 1,384 jobs, with the chain's other 33 restaurants - including in Union Square - remaining open.
Phil Broad, TGI Fridays' global president, said: "We have been working closely to explore all available options for securing the long-term future of TGI Fridays in the UK, and believe that this is the best outcome for the business, preserves jobs, and offers a strong platform for success and growth."
Ryan Grant, managing director at administrator Interpath and joint administrator, said: "We are pleased to have been able to secure this transaction which will see this well-known brand continue to trade across the UK.
"While these have been difficult times for hospitality operators generally, this marks a pivotal step in TGI Fridays' wider turnaround plan, putting in place stable foundations upon which it can begin to move forward."
Meanwhile, Belmont Street doughnut shop Dough & Co has announced it is also closing its doors.
In a statement on social media, the shop said: "This isn’t an easy post to write.
"After three years of building Dough & Co, we’ve made the decision to close the business with immediate effect. It’s been a journey full of passion, challenges, growth, and pride. We’re thankful for every person who has supported our Belmont Street doughnut haven.
"Thank you to our customers, suppliers, and community for believing in us, supporting our vision, and being part of our story. Your encouragement and loyalty have meant more than we can express. Huge thanks also to all the staff who’ve ever donned a Dough & Co apron (or even the full Doughnut costume) - you’re all appreciated greatly.
"We will always be proud of what we built together."
And the ReCHarge cafe in the Bon Accord shopping centre is also set to shut, operator Charlie House has confirmed.
The Aberdeen charity has run the cafe since 2019 but will close its doors on January 23 after posting heavy losses over the 2024-25 financial year, the P&J reports.