Plank in Oakland's Jack London Square to close after nearly 12 years

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OAKLAND, Calif. - Another Oakland restaurant is closing its doors in Jack London Square.

Plank announced it will shut down Aug. 2 after nearly 12 years in business.

Declining sales, rising costs

What they're saying:

In a social media post, the restaurant and entertainment venue said persistent and significant declines in sales, combined with rising operating costs, have made the business no longer financially viable.

To our guests, neighbors, team members, event hosts, families, and friends — thank you for making plank a place filled with energy, celebrations, laughter, and memories. What started as 'Oakland’s own' became so much more because of this incredible community," Plank said in a statement. "From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being part of the plank story."

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The closure comes as Jack London Square recently welcomed another entertainment-focused venue.

Dave & Buster's celebrated its grand opening in the area earlier this year, offering a similar mix of dining and games.