Just one week after the staff at the OCF Coffee House informed the owner of their intention to unionize, he confirmed he would be closing all three locations down.
This from survivethenews.com.
Yes, owner and real estate developer Ori Feibush stated the business was already losing money. The added expenses associated with trying to meet the workers’ request precluded continued operation.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported:
Feibush, who met with available staff in person Monday afternoon, called the shutdown a difficult decision, citing rising costs, reduced sales, and the expiration of leases for a business that he said was never profitable during its 13 years.