A Manchester, New Hampshire, Restaurant That Opened in September Seems to Have Already Closed

The Statesman City Diner opened in Manchester, New Hampshire, on September 24 with much anticipation, touting a 24/7 operation and even a dedicated French fry window.

I mean, how awesome is a takeout window just for French fries?

Unfortunately, it looks like the restaurant has closed after about only a month in business.

Is the Statesman City Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, Closed?

While there's been no official word on the Statesman City Diner's social media page, signs are pointing to the end of a short-run effort.

A Facebook post from Manchester Information stated that the restaurant "seems to have shut down, possibly for good," citing reports of problems with the ventilation system.

Manchester Information also noted several reports of "personnel problems and employees leaving due to payroll issues."

A phone call to the listed number for Statesman City Diner goes unanswered, and there's been no response so far when messaged on Facebook.

Also, if you search for the Statesman City Diner on Google, a bright red "Temporarily Closed" appears next to the restaurant's information.

When Did the Statesman City Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, Open?

News of the new Statesman City Diner began circulating back in July, with Manchester Information noting it was taking over the space of the also short-lived What the Pho! at 836 Elm Street.

The restaurant shared its opening in September and even followed up with a message thanking the community for its support while acknowledging the "kinks to be worked out" and "improving our systems and service."

Unfortunately, it seems like things didn't work out overall, and as Manchester Information reported, the restaurant had a hard time staying consistently open, let alone for 24 hours.

The last Facebook post from Statesman City Diner came in early October and focused on hiring new staff. A few customers mentioned getting meals there in the middle of the month, but not long after, social media posts began circulating that the diner had closed its doors.

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It's unfortunate that things didn't work out, especially because it felt like the restaurant's concept and French fry window seemed like a good one.

Hopefully, whatever the next venture that opens in that Manchester spot can find success.