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Francesca's Closing All Stores, Liquidating Inventory: Report

Francesca's plans to liquidate inventory and close all 457 stores amid $250 million in unpaid invoices and financial distress following a 2020 bankruptcy filing, sources said.

  • Francesca's confirmed to Women's Wear Daily that it will soon close, with the representative saying `we are liquidating our inventory and closing soon.`
  • After a 2020 Chapter 11 filing, a vendor says Francesca's owes $250 million in unpaid invoices and the chain has more than 450 stores and over 3,400 employees.
  • On Jan. 19 the Francesca's website promoted a warehouse sale with clearance at $15 and under and 30% off sitewide; gift cards are final sale and returns end Jan. 14, 2026.
  • Sources who spoke to WWD said merchants were let go with no warning, employees who said they were recently notified about closures, and the company did not respond Monday.
  • Founded in 1999 by three siblings and one friend, Francesca's after more than 25 years highlights its mission as `unique, free-spirited fashion & lifestyle products`.
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Francesca's closing all stores, liquidating inventory: Report

The company, which began in Houston in 1999, lists more than 450 locations across 45 states.

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Houston-based clothing chain Francesca's closing all stores nationwide: report

Houston-based retailer Francesca's is closing its doors after operating for more than 25 years, according to multiple reports.

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Report: National boutique retailer Francesca's closing after 25 years

The company got its start in 1999 as a single boutique in Houston, Texas. Since then, it's grown to more than 450 stores across the country.

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Houston Chronicle broke the news in Houston, United States on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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