US EditionOklahoma State Tourism and Recreation Department closes state park restaurants
OKLAHOMA, JUL 8 – Lookout Kitchen closed after failing to pay $245,943.52 in outstanding fees to Oklahoma, prompting state park restaurant shutdowns until further notice, officials said.
- Earlier today, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department suspended all state park restaurants operated by Lookout Kitchen, effective immediately, due to repeated payment failures.
- A May 16 notice demanded payment of over $254,943 by July 7, but Lookout Kitchen failed to meet the deadline, leading to restaurant closures.
- State records show nearly $580,000 paid but over $255,000 in unpaid 8% gross receipts and utility costs totaling $254,943.
- In response to unpaid debts, the department closed the restaurants until further notice, with food trucks and grab-and-go options being planned to reduce visitor disruption.
- Following the 2022 statewide shutdown, repeated closures due to vendor defaults highlight ongoing outsourcing instability in Oklahoma state park restaurants.
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Tourism and Recreation Department closes restaurants at 6 state parks
Officials said the decision was triggered by financial problems and contractual disagreements that have troubled the state’s relationship with the vendor contracted to operate the six Lookout Kitchen restaurants.
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