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Qdoba To Close Fall River Location This Friday

The restaurant at SouthCoast Marketplace will shut its doors permanently at 5:00 p.m. on October 16.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Qdoba Mexican Eats will permanently close its SouthCoast Marketplace location in Fall River, Massachusetts, on October 16 at 5:00 p.m. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Qdoba Mexican Eats is set to close its restaurant at 544 William S Canning Blvd in Fall River on Friday, October 16. The location, which has served the community since February 2018, will cease operations at 5:00 p.m.

Why it matters

The closure represents the end of a six-year tenure for the national chain within the SouthCoast Marketplace Plaza. It follows years of operation for the site, which opened its doors in early 2018.

The chain operates roughly 800 to 840 locations nationwide and in Canada. The closing Fall River storefront originally opened in February 2018.

The players

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Founded as Zuma Fresh Mexican Grill in Denver in 1995, the chain underwent a brand transition in 2015 to focus on its current fast-casual dining model.

The details

The restaurant is situated within the SouthCoast Marketplace Plaza. It marks the conclusion of business for the location after its initial opening in 2018.

Timeline

  1. The restaurant opened in February 2018.

  2. Operations will officially end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Market Landscape

The closure follows a broader trend of footprint optimization seen across national fast-casual chains as they evaluate the long-term profitability of individual units. This move reflects the competitive pressures facing dining tenants within regional shopping hubs like SouthCoast Marketplace.

Local diners will lose access to this specific Qdoba location for daily meals or takeout services starting after Friday evening. Residents who frequent the SouthCoast Marketplace Plaza will need to seek alternative dining options within the shopping center.

The takeaway

Customers should plan their final visits to the William S Canning Blvd location prior to the 5:00 p.m. deadline on Friday. This closure serves as a reminder to check store hours for local chains as parent companies regularly refresh their regional footprints.

Further reading

For more updates on retail changes in the area, visit the Fall River Openings & Closings section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Fall River Reporter.

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