Popular food chain closes over ‘unprecedented economic times’: ‘That’s a wrap’
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Seia Ibanez
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The hospitality industry has been riding a rollercoaster of challenges over the past few years, and it seems the ride isn't over yet.
The latest casualty in this turbulent journey is the Brisbane-based food chain Wing Fix, which has recently announced the closure of its venues in Newmarket and Coorparoo.
The owners, Peter and Ross Jacobi, took to social media to express their gratitude to their loyal customers, stating, 'That’s a wrap, Brisbane.’
‘Thanks for the memories and all of the wing love over the past seven years. It’s been an absolute pleasure and an honour dishing up your Wing Fixes.’
‘Unfortunately, unprecedented economic times and increasing costs have forced us to make the very difficult decision to close our doors,’ they added.
‘We would like to thank everyone, past and present, customers, staff, landlords, suppliers who have been on this journey with us.’
‘From starting as a little market stall, to opening our flagship Coorparoo store and weathering the COVID storm, followed closely by unprecedented interest rate rises, it has certainly been a wild ride.
‘Thank you, Wing kings and queens. It’s not goodbye for us, it’s just see you later.’
The impact of these economic pressures is not unique to Wing Fix.
The hospitality sector has been hit hard, and several other popular Queensland spots have also succumbed to the financial strain.
City Winery Brisbane Pty Ltd entered voluntary liquidation in September, closing six locations across the city.
CEO Dave Cush cited the long-term effects of the pandemic and the opening of The Star at Queen’s Wharf as significant factors in their downfall.
Earlier in May, the BCN Events Group, led by top Queensland chef Shannon Kellam, also closed its doors, affecting seven businesses and numerous employees.
For Wing Fix patrons, the news has been met with dismay and concern.
Social media reactions range from shock to sadness, with one customer commenting, 'This is actually devastating.'
‘Tough times and never good to see a business close, but wishing you all the best,’ another wrote.
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The latest casualty in this turbulent journey is the Brisbane-based food chain Wing Fix, which has recently announced the closure of its venues in Newmarket and Coorparoo.
The owners, Peter and Ross Jacobi, took to social media to express their gratitude to their loyal customers, stating, 'That’s a wrap, Brisbane.’
‘Thanks for the memories and all of the wing love over the past seven years. It’s been an absolute pleasure and an honour dishing up your Wing Fixes.’
‘Unfortunately, unprecedented economic times and increasing costs have forced us to make the very difficult decision to close our doors,’ they added.
‘We would like to thank everyone, past and present, customers, staff, landlords, suppliers who have been on this journey with us.’
‘From starting as a little market stall, to opening our flagship Coorparoo store and weathering the COVID storm, followed closely by unprecedented interest rate rises, it has certainly been a wild ride.
‘Thank you, Wing kings and queens. It’s not goodbye for us, it’s just see you later.’
The impact of these economic pressures is not unique to Wing Fix.
The hospitality sector has been hit hard, and several other popular Queensland spots have also succumbed to the financial strain.
City Winery Brisbane Pty Ltd entered voluntary liquidation in September, closing six locations across the city.
CEO Dave Cush cited the long-term effects of the pandemic and the opening of The Star at Queen’s Wharf as significant factors in their downfall.
Earlier in May, the BCN Events Group, led by top Queensland chef Shannon Kellam, also closed its doors, affecting seven businesses and numerous employees.
For Wing Fix patrons, the news has been met with dismay and concern.
Social media reactions range from shock to sadness, with one customer commenting, 'This is actually devastating.'
‘Tough times and never good to see a business close, but wishing you all the best,’ another wrote.
Key Takeaways
- Wing Fix, an American-style wing and burger chain, has closed its doors in Brisbane, stating unprecedented economic times and increasing costs as reasons for the closure.
- The owners, Peter and Ross Jacobi, thanked customers for their support over the past seven years and expressed gratitude for the journey.
- Devoted customers have expressed shock and sadness over the closure of Wing Fix on social media.
- The closure of Wing Fix follows other recent closures in the Queensland hospitality industry, such as City Winery Brisbane Pty Ltd and the BCN Events Group bakery and cafe empire.