r/Eugene Sep 19 '24

Da Nang Eugene is closing Food

From their Facebook page:

"Aye Da Nang Gang! It has been quite the journey old friends, and we appreciate you all sticking by us through thick and thin. After 10 years in the game, it’s time for us to hang up our hats. We can’t express enough gratitude for your support of this little lemonade stand over the years! We were blessed by many opportunities this business and community has given us. It was a true honor to serve you all, and we’ll miss you all. Thank you for all the lasting memories. We will continue to be open until the end of this month. This for the Eugene location, our Bend cart will be operating still. Please come use your gift cards and vibe with us one last time!"

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u/bagelwholedonutwhole Sep 19 '24

Probably money. The supply chain bull shit allowed distributors to not just rip off normies but to also rip off food and hospitality entrepreneurs. The cost of paper napkins, straws, cleaning supplies, meat, vegetables, everything a small business needs to function has skyrocketed exorbitantly not to mention labor plus landlords that are charging insane rent

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u/PiratexelA Sep 19 '24

Service industry is still poverty wages without patrons tips. Not sure labor is a problem.

My rent keeps going up but minimum wage doesn't.

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u/drrevo74 Sep 19 '24

The cost and lack of availability of labor combined with massive increases in the cost of ingredients is making food service increasingly difficult.