Zipps Sports Grill says they are closed after federal authorities served search warrants at locations throughout metro Phoenix. At least 31 people were detained.
Zipps Sports Grills hope to reopen by the end of the week.
In a statement, the company says they are fully cooperating with law enforcement.
The statement also says that Zipps has not been told the nature of the investigation by federal authorities, and no charges or allegations have been announced.
Zipps also asked people protesting near their locations to do so with respect for others.
The Mexican consul in Phoenix says its office has interviewed 31 Zipps employees detained by federal authorities.
The total number of people arrested is unclear.
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Masked federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Masked federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near Warner Road and 48th Street in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Advocates with the Puente Human Rights Movement gathered outside of a Zipps Sports Grill in south Tempe, near Warner Road and McClintock Drive, on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Law enforcement outside Zipps Sports Grill on Mill Avenue near University Drive in Tempe on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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A masked federal agent outside the Zipps Sports Grill near Warner Road and 48th Street in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Zipps Sports Grill in south Tempe, near Warner Road and McClintock Drive, on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Masked federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near Warner Road and 48th Street in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. About 30 people stood outside observing.
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Masked federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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People record federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near Warner Road and 48th Street in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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People record federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near Warner Road and 48th Street in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Masked federal agents outside the Zipps Sports Grill near 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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A masked federal agent outside the Zipps Sports Grill near Warner Road and 48th Street in Phoenix on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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A masked agent sits inside Zipps Sports Grill near 48th Street and Warner Road in Phoenix on Jan. 27, 2026.
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An agent wearing a U.S. Border Patrol vest Zipps Sports Grill in Ahwatukee on Jan. 27, 2026. Federal agents served warrants at 15 Zipps locations around the Phoenix area.
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An agent wearing a Border Patrol vest stands outside Zipps Sports Grill in Ahwatukee on Jan. 27, 2026. Federal agents served warrants at 15 Zipps locations around the Phoenix area.
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An agent wearing U.S. Marshals gear stands outside Zipps Sports Grill in Ahwatukee on Jan. 27, 2026. Federal agents served warrants at 15 Zipps locations around the Phoenix area.
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The Goldie's Sports Grill near 96th Street and Shea Boulevard, owned by Zipps Sports Grill, remained closed on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
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The Zipps Sports Grill location on Bethany Home Road and 16th Street was closed and had a sign outside on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Full statement from Zipps Sports Grill
Zipps Sports Grill is aware that federal authorities executed court-authorized search warrants at a number of our locations on January 26, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Federal officials have not shared details regarding the nature of the investigation, and no charges or allegations have been announced.
We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and working closely with our attorneys to understand the scope of the inquiry.
Because this is an active matter, we are unable to comment further at this time.
Zipps Sports Grill locations are currently closed, but we are working to reopen by the end of the week. We will notify our customers as soon as we resume normal operations.
Over the past 24 hours, some individuals have gathered near our locations to demonstrate. We respect the right to peaceful expression and ask that everyone exercise caution and remain respectful of neighboring businesses, employees, and the surrounding community.
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U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari speaks to protesters outside the Zipps Sports Grill on Central Avenue near Thomas Road on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Protesters outside the Zipps Sports Grill on Central Avenue near Thomas Road on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Protesters outside the Zipps Sports Grill on Central Avenue near Thomas Road on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Protesters outside the Zipps Sports Grill on Central Avenue near Thomas Road on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Protesters outside the Zipps Sports Grill on Central Avenue near Thomas Road on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Protesters outside the Zipps Sports Grill on Central Avenue near Thomas Road on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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