Wagga Wagga residents may not have seen the last of Red Rooster in the city, despite the permanent closure of the chain’s Edward Street restaurant.

The restaurant closed on Sunday, 13 September 2026, ending its current operation at the Edward Street location. However, Craveable Brands, the company that owns Red Rooster, has confirmed that it intends to look for another location in Wagga Wagga.

The development was reported on 15 September 2026 by Region Riverina, following confirmation from the company about its plans for the city. Craveable Brands said the Edward Street restaurant had permanently closed but that there were plans to find a new site for Red Rooster.

The closure means customers will no longer be able to visit the former Edward Street premises, but the company’s comments indicate that the brand is considering a continued presence in the Wagga Wagga market.

Red Rooster has been part of the Australian fast-food industry for decades, and the closure of an established local restaurant can affect both customers and workers. The company thanked the Riverina community and its Red Rooster team for their support over the years.

For local customers, the most significant part of the announcement is that the closure does not necessarily represent a complete withdrawal from Wagga Wagga. Instead, the company is exploring the possibility of relocating the operation to another site.

At this stage, no replacement location has been announced. There is also no confirmed opening date for a new restaurant. The search for a suitable site will need to be completed before further details about a possible reopening can be confirmed.

The closure also highlights the changing nature of retail and hospitality locations in regional cities. Businesses may close individual premises for a range of commercial or operational reasons while continuing to consider opportunities elsewhere.

For Wagga Wagga, the announcement provides some reassurance to customers who have regularly used the Edward Street restaurant. Rather than confirming that Red Rooster is leaving the city altogether, the company has indicated that it wants to investigate another location.

The next stage will depend on whether the company can secure a suitable site and complete the necessary arrangements for a new restaurant. Until then, the former Edward Street location will remain closed.

Craveable Brands has expressed its appreciation to the Riverina community and the staff who supported the restaurant during its operation.