Hot on the heels of our scoop about a potential closure of Señor Frog’s at TI, we got our hands on an internal document confirming the longtime Strip fixture will, in fact, close.
The last day of operation for Señor Frog’s is Dec. 31, 2024.
The closure of Señor Frog’s will affect between 80-100 employees, not to mention the drag queens.
An internal missive dated Nov. 21, 2024 from Andrea Aguilar, the Floor Manager at Señor Frog’s (on behalf of restaurants management), states: “While we are deeply saddened by this decision by ownership to close, we assure you, it was not without a fight for SF [Señor Frog’s] Las Vegas. Unfortunately, there were extenuating circumstances that the owners were not able to stay open. Although this is the decision, we will operate as normal until our last day and we will give our fullest energy to closing out a successful operation with you, our Señor Frog’s family.”
Señor Frog’s will host a “breakfast celebration” for its employees on Nov. 26, 2024.
We’ll be curious to see if Señor Frog’s can pull off its promise of operating normally as the likelihood of staff bailing for other gigs seems high. Props to giving these folks some time to look (rather than waiting until the last possible minute), as gigs can be tough to find during the slow season in Las Vegas.
The shuttering of Señor Frog’s will leave a big swath of prime TI frontage available for lease by another enterprise.
Anyone taking over the space is going to have a hefty initial investment, as the restaurant’s facade is distinctive and very visible.
The lease brochure shows the layout of the two-floor venue.
Here’s the second floor, despite your complete lack of interest in the floorplan for a restaurant that’s closing.
As we’ve shared previously, Señor Frog’s was listed for lease prior to any announcement it would close (the announcement still hasn’t been made officially, and TI has been quiet on the matter), an unusual situation.
Despite what would appear to be a prime location, Señor Frog’s hasn’t done particularly well financially.
In recent years, Señor Frog’s veered from its original concept, becoming more of a nightclub than a restaurant.
Like everything in Las Vegas, it was too loud, and those “extenuating circumstances” mentioned in the internal memo probably involved a little something called “not making money.” Or the rent went up.
In Las Vegas, when one venue goes under, another springs up to take its place. We’ll see who has deep enough pockets to make a go of the Señor Frog’s at Treasure Island.
You have until the end of 2024 to visit Señor Frog’s again, although, why you’d do that, we aren’t sure. We recommend its sister venue (both are owned by Grupo Anderson’s), Carlos’n Charlie’s at Flamingo. And not just because they put us on the menu, probably.
Congrats to Carlos’n Charlie’s for operating @FlamingoVegas since 2012 without going bust. @CncharliesLV https://t.co/jfMjcHT3hx
— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) January 31, 2024
Sorry, wrong Tweet.
Our friends at Carlos’n Charlie’s have a new menu.
We LOL’d. (Reminder: We have no business relationship with any casino, restaurant or other Vegas entity, nor have we ever done paid/sponsored posts. We share things we like.) @CncharliesLV @FlamingoVegas pic.twitter.com/LEPqy8mXXB— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) March 21, 2023
As one final kick to the nadular region, Señor Frog’s has reportedly instituted a concession fee (CNF charge). It’s a charge for nothing. Demand it be removed.
We’ll let you know what’s next for the Señor Frog’s space at TI as soon as a deal is finalized.
Keep an eye out for a similar closure notice for Las Vegas Yacht Club, also available for lease at Treasure Island.
