First, it cut hours. Now this family-owned Boise chain will close the entire restaurant

Battered by the national labor shortage, another Treasure Valley restaurant is throwing in the towel — this one after 13 years.

Hugo’s Deli, 950 E. Fairview Ave. in Meridian, will close Dec. 23. Located on the corner of a strip-mall building, the restaurant previously had reduced its hours and days of operation.

“To continue to provide quality service to our customers,” Hugo’s posted on Facebook, “we will be consolidating our staff and resources to our 6233 N. Linder location in Meridian, Idaho.”

In late August, the Hugo’s on Linder also trimmed hours and went to five-days-a-week service.

Known for sandwiches, chicken and “deli fries,” the family-owned Hugo’s chain was founded in 1980 at Five Mile and Overland roads in Boise. The restaurant at 10599 W. Overland Road remains open.

Although two Hugo’s delis will continue serving after the Fairview closure, “over the years, as many as 10 locations have operated in the Treasure Valley,” according to Hugo’s website.

If the outlook improves, expansion could be next.

“Our hope in the coming year,” Hugo’s wrote on Facebook, “is to have the opportunity to relocate and build an additional location for our customers to enjoy.”

▪ Hours: Hugo’s on Fairview — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Hugo’s on Linder — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Hugo’s on Overland — 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, closed Sunday.

▪ Online: hugosdeli.com