Hero Doughnuts & Buns Closes Montgomery Location

0:00It's April 28th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Birmingham News today. Your AI-powered local news. He wrote donuts and buns in downtown Montgomery just shut its doors for good. The spot opened less than a year ago. Back in May 2025, right on North Perry Street, just steps from the Legacy Museum. A simple sign on the door lets folks know it's closed, thanking everyone for the support over the past year. Word is, the exact reason for the Montgomery shutdown isn't clear yet. But this comes amid bigger moves by the pairing company, Piyaki's restaurant group out of Birmingham. They're taking a hard look at all their locations right now. Locals are bummed, especially since it was a fresh addition to the area. That quick one-year run highlights how tough the restaurant game can be, even for a popular chain like Hero. Digging deeper, their trust-filled spot is closed indefinitely over mechanical problems. And the Hoover location, that's gone for good, permanently shuttered, shows they're making some real cuts across the board.

1:00Keep an eye on what happens next with the rest of the Hero spots. Could be more changes coming as they sort through these issues.