Some of those business owners are now out thousands of dollars a month.The sudden closing of the stores across Chicago has shocked customers and small businesses in the city.
Justin Doggett is the owner of Kyoto Black, a coffee brand that was served at all 15 Foxtrot locations in Chicago."It's pretty huge for me. We're talking thousands of dollars a month," Doggett said. "So I get up, and just go on Instagram, and see Foxtrot: All locations are closed," Doggett said. "I'm like, wow, that's incredible. All 15 locations closed overnight, just unbelievable."
"That's really where I'm pushing people now. I thought something like Foxtrot would be a stable partner because they have 15 locations. They're well-known, a lot of foot traffic, and I can see one or two closing, but not all 15," Doggett said.The shop has only been open for a little more than a year. But now, their bottom line is hurting after losing the sales they made from Foxtrot.