Chuck E. Cheese: Naperville Location Could Close

NAPERVILLE, IL —It appears the popular children's restaurant chain, Chuck E. Cheese, may be the latest business to close its doors permanently as a result of financial struggles amid the coronavirus pandemic. CEC Entertainment, the Texas-based company that runs 527 locations in 47 states, is nearly $1 billion in debt, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Chuck E. Cheese has a location in Naperville in Naper West Plaza, located at 506 S. Rte. 59.

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Chuck E. Cheese, known for hosting children's birthday parties, had to close all of its stores in March when the pandemic struck. CEC Entertainment is trying to approach lenders for a $200 million loan to finance a stay in bankruptcy, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Chuck E. Cheese, which opened in 1977, serves pizza, complemented by arcade games, amusement rides and animatronic displays with a focus on family entertainment.

Patch's Eric DeGrechie also contributed to this article.

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