WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Pinstripes bowling alley in Walnut Creek has shut its doors for good, less than a year after it opened in the city’s busy Broadway Plaza.

The Illinois-based parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week and announced it would close 10 locations nationwide, including Walnut Creek. The company’s San Mateo location will remain open.

The shutdown caught both customers and employees off guard.

Some former workers were already job hunting Tuesday afternoon, while regulars arrived at the front doors only to find a permanently closed sign.

"I’m really super bummed. It’s one of my favorite places to hang out in Walnut Creek," said Peter Johnson, a regular customer.

The Walnut Creek location opened in November 2024 after months of renovations and h

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