Popular burger joint Smashed Preston announces 'closure'

The owners of Smashed Preston, based in Miller Arcade, said they would be 'closing' for good.
By Emma Downey
Published 1st Apr 2024, 15:44 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2024, 15:48 BST
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A popular burger joint in Preston has announced its 'closure'.

The owners of Smashed Preston, based in Miller Arcade, said they would be closing for good. Announcing the news today (April 1) under the new profile name of All Hopes No Promises on their Facebook page they said: "Sadly Smashed Preston Miller Arcade will be closing for good!

The owners of Smashed Preston said they would be 'closing' for good. The owners of Smashed Preston said they would be 'closing' for good.
The owners of Smashed Preston said they would be 'closing' for good.
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"Thank you for the memories and thank each and everyone of you that made Smashed Preston!

"Goodbye for now."

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Join our new WhatsApp Community to get the latest news and top stories from across Lancashire directly to your phone. Sign up for our free newsletters now However, a fresh post put out a few hours later claimed it was part of an April Fool's Day prank.

Placing an X after Smashed Preston and a tick after All Hopes No Promises, the updated post read: "We fool you every year. However not this year.

All Hopes No Promises PR1. New Name, New Location, Same Media, Same Attitude.

"Aiming To Be Open By The Weekend."

All Hopes No Promises have been approached for comment.

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