Have you noticed alot of Business Are Now Going Out of Business? (Charlotte: mortgage, loan)

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by mullman

I talked to a friend today who is a waitperson at a popular steakhouse on South Blvd (very very near La Paz ) They said that business has been off, but even worse were the tips. 5-10% has become the norm where 15-20%+ used to be the norm. I feel for the people working in the service industry taking such a huge hit: less hours AND less in tips. Sad.

I agree. When my wife & I go out for dinner we factor in the 20% tip for great service. But nowdays we go to the same places pretty frequently. The servers know what we like to drink, what we generally order for appetizers & entrees, they refill our drinks & they make us feel at home.

I think that with some diners they feel that they have enough budgeted for dinner but they feel that they can stiff the staff. After all who knows when they'll be back again. Odds are that they won't be remembered.

[anacott steel]

I went by there on Saturday and it was closed with the dreaded "white sign" on the door. I guess I'll have to do without my $4.00 ice cream cone.

[brokensky]

Originally Posted by anacott steel

I went by there on Saturday and it was closed with the dreaded "white sign" on the door. I guess I'll have to do without my $4.00 ice cream cone.

I can't believe that. A Marble Slab going under. That is just nuts.

[Robin2007]

Originally Posted by anifani821

I can't believe that. A Marble Slab going under. That is just nuts.

I guess it had more to do w/ a Territory Lawsuit vs. business being slow.

[SunnyKayak]

I guess they found themselves in a rock in a hard place

[mullman]

It will interesting to see how the new local Ikea does in this economy.
Personally I think they will do fine.
They offer a great quality/price ratio and might be opening at a great time in our market.

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

I guess they found themselves in a rock in a hard place

[89quattro]

Originally Posted by CouponJack

That is true.

Also, add another one to the list....

Joe's All American Grill in Indian Trail is dark and seems to have bit the dust.

Thought I saw a new temp sign up when I passed there over the weekend.

Jan's Deli and Grill?

[DaddySpice]

To no one's suprise, the Sears at the Eastland Mall just announced they are closing. That's the last of Eastland's big anchor stores.

[Barkingowl]

I heard that Wolf Camera was going under too, can anyone confirm that?