THE Glasgow branch of a popular worldwide restaurant chain has closed its doors.
A sign has appeared outside the Hard Rock Cafe indicating that the restaurant will not be operating from today.
The iron gates are also closed on the Buchanan Street venue.
A spokesperson for Hard Rock Cafe said: "We regret the Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow, located at 179 Buchanan Street, will not be operating at this time, but we continue to welcome our valued guests at the Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh, located at 20 George Street in Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2, 2PF."
Unite Hospitality has revealed that it is working with staff amid reports that the restaurant has permanently closed.
A spokesperson said on Twitter: "We understand that Hard Rock in Glasgow may have closed with immediate effect. We are currently supporting workers affected. If you are not already involved, please contact us directly."
Bryan Simpson, lead organiser of Unite Hospitality, said: "The way in which workers at Hard Rock have been treated is morally reprehensible and almost certainly unlawful.
"For so many workers to be given so little notice is outrageous and a clear breach of well established employment law. We will be doing everything in our power to support our members at Hard Rock to ensure they are paid everything they are entitled to.”
A music production company which regularly hosts events in the restaurant also voiced their concern regarding the reports of permanent closure.
Shock City Productions said: "Urgent update....we have heard the Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow may have closed.
"At present we have no idea buy obviously we have a lot of shows in that venue. Firstly our thoughts are with all the great staff we worked with & secondly we will work to keep as many of these shows running. As always we will work to keep music alive. We will update in due course....thanks."
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