PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closed all 15 of its breweries and restaurants on Wednesday, leaving employees and customers stunned.

The company announced to employees that it had filed for bankruptcy.

"It's so fresh, it's so fresh, it's shocking. We need a second," said Lauren Brown, a now-former employee of the Center City location.

The closure on Market Street is part of a broader shutdown across the entire Iron Hill chain, which includes 15 breweries in multiple states.

The company cited financial difficulties in a message to staff: "Due to ongoing financial challenges, the company has made the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy and regrettably will be permanently closing its doors."

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