#restaurant-closures

#restaurant-closures

A landlord in North Finchley faced a fine of £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats for short-term bookings, highlighting the issue of compliance in the rental market.

Chick 'n' Sours' co-founder, David Wolanksi, expressed the struggle of independent operators, stating, 'It feels like the whole system is stacked against independent operators as we are being squeezed from every angle - food inflation, rising wages, relentless rent increases, service charges, and soaring utilities without the deep pockets to ride it out. It's an exhausting, never-ending battle to keep the lights on.'

After 40+ unforgettable years of serving up BBQ and building a community, it's time to say goodbye. To the Willy's fans in the South Bay, thank you for all of the support you have shown us over the last 4 decades.

The Shutter, a regular roundup of Chicago's restaurant closures, highlights instances where closures signify broader dining trends or safety concerns, reflecting the evolving culinary landscape.

Founder Daric Schlesselman cited reasons for closure including "rising rents, rising production costs, and his own rising health care costs," while keeping the cost of bottles the same.

In 2023, the chain was taken out of administration by Breal Capital and Calveton for £9.55 million. But that wasn't enough to completely revive it.