""We're slinging pie while Rome burns," the post reads, painting a grim picture of running a business in the current economic and political landscape. "We are down at minimum 31%, with many days now averaging 20 people." "Over the past five and a half years we have pivoted, opened new avenues, tried new things, and jumped through every hoop we have been able to find. Over, and over, and over again. This moment, like the moment we started, feels equally uncertain, and equally destabilizing."
"What was once one of the largest brewing companies in the U.S. is now planning to close at the end of the year. 21st Amendment Brewery, whose brewing operations are headquartered in San Leandro, announced Nov. 4 will be its last day. Owner Nico Freccia told the SF Chronicle his company's sales have declined by roughly 20% every year since 2021, and that the brewery's lender will no longer fund the business due to its "cash bleed.""
Multiple East Bay food and drink businesses announced closures this season. 21st Amendment Brewery in San Leandro plans to close with Nov. 4 as its final day after annual sales declines of roughly 20% since 2021 and loss of lender support due to a described "cash bleed." Edith's Pie in Oakland reported revenue declines of at least 31% and daily customer drops, and owners hope to remain open through Thanksgiving while offering pies for pickup. Seoul Hotdog served its last Korean corn dog on Sept. 6 at the Berkeley campus location. Several operators cite sustained financial pressures.
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