Utah bakery to close its 3 locations, adding to growing list of area restaurant closures

A popular bakery with three locations across the Wasatch Front says it’s shutting down.

The Chubby Baker announced on Sunday that it plans to close all three of its locations on Nov. 9, citing the “rising costs of goods, payroll, and so many other expenses” and family obligations.

The bakery debuted as a delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, before opening its first storefront location a year later at 900 South in Salt Lake City. It then expanded to Orem and Sandy, after gaining a following with its doughnuts, drinks and other sweets.

Yet, financial challenges made it become “increasingly difficult to sustain the business,” owner and founder Ying Nance wrote in a message to customers on Sunday.

“On top of that, as our family continues to grow, I’ve realized how much ti