Brooklyn's Fifth Avenue in Park Slope is experiencing a shift towards franchises, replacing locally-owned businesses. Chains like Shake Shack and Chick-fil-A are spreading from Barclays Center, impacting the community negatively.
Local businesses like Miss American Pie are struggling due to the influx of national chains since the pandemic, leading to closures and financial difficulties for owners.
Owner of Miss American Pie, Lindsey Hill, expressed financial challenges during the pandemic, using up savings to pay rent, ultimately leading to the closure of the business.
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