Comedian and actor Kevin Hart’s vegan fast-food chain, Hart House, has abruptly closed all its locations just two years after its launch.
On September 10, 2024, all four locations of Hart House, the plant-based fast-food venture co-founded by Kevin Hart, were shut down.
CEO Andy Hooper confirmed the closures in a statement to Eater LA: “The response to the product has been incredible, and we thank our committed team, customers, and community partners for their unwavering support.”
The chain provided proprietary plant-based burgers, chicken sandwiches, and nuggets, avoiding popular brands like Beyond and Impossible. Its flagship store, opened in 2023, was located in a prime Hollywood area, near competitors such as In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A.
In an Instagram post from Hart House’s official account, they stated: “To our team, guests, and community, who helped make the change we all craved. A Hartfelt goodbye for now as we start a new chapter.”
Back in August 2022, prior to the opening of the plant-based restaurant chain, Kevin expressed to The Hollywood Reporter his intention to provide “a plant-based option” due to the lack of vegan choices in fast-food outlets. He had previously mentioned in 2020 that he followed a mostly plant-based diet.
“If I can give people a place to have the option that’s placed smack dab in the middle of where your McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Burger King [are], people may see a Hart House and say, ‘I’m going to go plant-based today,’” he noted.
Hart House was present in Westchester, Monrovia, University Park, and Hollywood. Influencers like acclaimed food reviewer Keith Lee and social media star Jordan Howlett were among those who visited.
The specific reasons behind the closures have not yet been disclosed.
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