SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — More Tim Hortons restaurants are closing in Maine and employees say they were caught off guard.
The company told Portland television station WGME, CBS 13 it decided to close some locations in Maine and New York.
It’s still unclear how many stores are closing, but at least two locations in Maine are shut down, according to employees.
Employees at the Mill Creek location in South Portland and the store at the Maine Mall contacted CBS 13. Workers say they are devastated, especially right before the holidays.
“Well, it’s going to be rough. It’s hard on those who have children. I feel sorry for them, last minute, no warning,” said Ruth Ridenour, a former Tim Hortons employee.
Ridenour says she and other employees feel they should have been given some kind of notice. She says she was informed that final checks would be mailed to employees.