DSquared Pub to Close in Bellevue After Contract Loss
Hospitality vendors operating on corporate campuses should review contract security following the closure of this site.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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DSquared Hospitality Company will close Sidekicks Pub at the T-Mobile campus in Bellevue on December 20, 2026. The shuttering of the facility, located at 3655 131st Avenue SE, results in the layoff of 83 employees following the loss of a contract.
Why it matters
The closure stems from the loss of a contract with T-Mobile, reflecting broader operational shifts for corporate vendors. This move impacts the local workforce and highlights the instability facing contractors as corporations tighten campus service footprints.
The closure involves 62 full-time and 21 part-time workers out of a local facility footprint. This is part of a larger trend where T-Mobile-related layoffs have exceeded 1,000 positions since October 2025.
The players
DSquared Hospitality Company
A food and beverage operator managing onsite dining and pub services for corporate clients.
T-Mobile
A major wireless telecommunications provider that operates a large corporate campus in Bellevue.
The details
DSquared Hospitality Company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification to confirm the pub's closure. The decision follows a loss of contract terms with T-Mobile, which has been aggressively restructuring its campus operations. This shutdown is independent of, but occurs alongside, T-Mobile's concurrent closure of six other locations and the reduction of 77 additional employees.
Timeline
December 20, 2026: Sidekicks Pub shuts down.
2027: Potential continuation of the partnership remains unresolved.
Market Landscape
The closure follows the $4.4 billion acquisition of U.S. Cellular in August 2025, a deal that catalyzed a period of significant workforce restructuring. Since that merger, the firm has consistently reduced its onsite service requirements and headcount.
Operators dependent on corporate service contracts should monitor their clients' broader consolidation strategies and contract renewal cycles. The loss of a single major campus contract can necessitate immediate, large-scale staffing adjustments.
The takeaway
The termination of this contract serves as a signal for vendors to re-evaluate their exposure to corporate campus service agreements. Owners should actively monitor for signs of headcount reduction or service consolidation within their client base to anticipate potential contract changes.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail and hospitality shifts, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My Northwest.
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