‘Like trying to become a gyros chain in Athens’: what went wrong for GyG in America
Guzman y Gomez (GyG) has decided to close its US operations after struggling to compete in a saturated market. The company's ambitious expansion into America, initially seen as a promising venture, has resulted in significant financial losses. Investors are left disappointed as the stock price has not recovered since its initial public offering on the ASX two years ago.
- ▪Guzman y Gomez announced the closure of its loss-making US business due to disappointing performance.
- ▪The company's expansion into the US was compared to trying to establish a gyros chain in Athens, highlighting the saturated market.
- ▪Despite a strong initial stock performance, GyG's shares have since declined, disappointing investors.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 15:58:14 +1000 |
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