BA Burrito Closes Southwest Drive Location

The restaurant has consolidated its operations into its existing site at The Yard.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings

An unbranded brick storefront of a small independent restaurant building on a quiet street under an overcast sky. — BA Burrito has closed its Southwest Drive location in Jonesboro, consolidating its operations into its existing site at The Yard. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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BA Burrito has officially closed its restaurant on Southwest Drive in Jonesboro. The business has moved its operations to its location at The Yard on Aggie Road.

Why it matters

Rising rent, soaring food costs, and increasing labor expenses made maintaining multiple locations unsustainable for the business. These economic pressures significantly reduced profit margins for the long-standing local restaurant.

The business operated at the Southwest Drive site for nearly two decades. The remaining restaurant is located at 1918 Aggie Road.

The players

William Blakely

William Blakely is the business owner who incorporated BA Burrito in 2005.

BA Burrito

BA Burrito is a long-standing restaurant establishment in Jonesboro that has served the community for nearly two decades.

The details

Owner William Blakely consolidated the restaurant operations after 19 years of business. The closure aims to streamline the company's footprint amidst a difficult fiscal climate.

BA Burrito was incorporated in 2005.
The Southwest Drive location closed in October 2026.

Market Landscape

This consolidation follows a pattern of footprint reduction seen across the sector as operators respond to the restaurant industry labor and inflation cost index. Local businesses are increasingly prioritizing single-site efficiency to survive rising overhead costs.

Customers who previously frequented the Southwest Drive location will now need to visit the Aggie Road site at The Yard. This change consolidates the brand's service area while maintaining its existing menu offerings for patrons.

The takeaway

Small business owners continue to face difficult choices regarding real estate footprints as operating costs remain elevated. Consolidating into one high-traffic location can be a strategic move to preserve profitability in a challenging market.