Popular Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch temporarily closing to undergo $30M renovation as part of Stockyard’s expansion.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Nearly 120 employees at the Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch in Fort Worth are expected to be laid off, according to a WARN (Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notice) filing from Exchange Hotels Management.
Layoffs are scheduled to begin April 6, 2026.
The notice says the layoffs are a result of the temporary closure of both businesses for planned renovations, part of a larger redevelopment of the historic Stockyards district. While the closures are expected to be temporary, the notice states that employment separations are currently expected to last longer than six months.
The Stockyards Hotel and the adjacent H3 Ranch restaurant will shut in early April as part of a roughly $30 million renovation project, officials announced. The work is being done as part of the next phase of expansion of the Stockyards Entertainment District, a longtime tourism draw in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
City leaders have said the renovations will be extensive but respectful of the buildings’ history. H3 Ranch is anticipated to reopen later in 2026, while the historic Stockyards Hotel is expected to welcome guests again in early 2027.
The Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch are longtime fixtures in the district, known for historic charm and Western-themed hospitality. The planned upgrades are part of a broader effort to refresh the area’s amenities while maintaining its character as a tourist destination.
The closures and layoffs come as the Stockyards area continues to see investment and redevelopment aimed at enhancing the experience for visitors and preserving its status as a historic entertainment and cultural hub in Fort Worth.