Uno Chicago Grill to close on the Plaza

The Country Club Plaza's Uno Chicago Grill will close Sunday after 10 years of operation.

"An agreement has been made with Highwoods and us to terminate the lease," said Barclay Berberian, manager.

The location, at 4710 Jefferson St., has 35 employees.

The franchisee, Doughboy LLC, will try to offer some of the workers positions at its two other area locations in Liberty and Overland Park.

Doughboy LLC recently sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing assets of $3.4 million and debts of $5.48 million, including $240,000 to landlord Highwoods Properties.

"The intent is to reorganize and get some of the stores’ debts under control," said attorney Mike Nigro, who represents Doughboy, at the time of the filing.

Doughboy estimated it had grossed nearly $1.8 million so far this year. In 2008, it grossed $2.9 million and in 2007 it grossed $3.17 million.

The three Uno restaurants are among more than 200 nationwide and abroad owned or franchised by Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. of Boston.

Originally known as Pizzeria Uno, the outlets feature a "Chicago warehouse" look and offer casual dining fare.