SuperDeluxe in Bend suddenly shuts down operations
(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy).
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its drive-thru restaurant in Bend, Ore. The closure marks the end of the brand's presence in Central Oregon, leaving the chain with operations only in the Portland metro area.
The restaurant, which opened its Bend location in 2022, ceased operations this week. While the company has not cited a specific reason for the closure, the move follows a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in February 2024, which the company attributed to debt incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The closure was confirmed by a note posted on the restaurant's drive-thru menu board. "After years of serving our community, we have closed our doors," the message stated. The note expressed gratitude to customers for their support over the years, but did not provide specific details regarding the reason for the shutdown.
KTVZ News reached out to the company for further comment, but has not received a response. Co-owners Micah Camden and Matt Lynch originally opened the Bend location in 2022.
Camden and Lynch first launched the SuperDeluxe brand in July 2018 with a focus on a specific fast-food menu, including items like the Vegan Deluxe, which features a vegan version of the company's deluxe sauce and gluten-free buns from Rotella's Italian Bakery. The restaurant operated out of a building that had previously housed a TacoTime.
The closure follows significant financial developments for the company. In February 2024, SuperDeluxe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to the Willamette Weekly. In that filing, the company cited heavy debt resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary factor for the legal action.
SuperDeluxe continues to operate multiple locations within the Portland metro area. These include the original store on Southeast 50th Avenue and Powell Boulevard in Portland, as well as a second location in Sherwood on Southwest Tualatin-Sherwood Road.
The remaining restaurants continue to offer drive-thru service, online ordering for pickup, and delivery through third-party platforms. The chain's operational standards include the use of 100% canola oil in all fryers.
While the company's signature sauces contain soybean oil, the kitchens are managed without the use of nuts. Gluten-free bun options were also added to the menu before the Bend closure to accommodate diners with dietary restrictions.
