The owner of Biera says because of changing market conditions and customer habits, he will be closing down his award-winning brewery at the end of the year.
After running for eight years, Biera - the popular Ritchie Market brewery - is shutting its doors for good. Kabi Moulitharan explains why.After running for eight years, a popular brewery in Edmonton’s Ritchie neighbourhood will be shutting its doors for good.“It was a sharing plate, destination restaurant. And the world has changed,” he explained.
While the COVID-19 pandemic played a factor, he does not blame the closure of his restaurant on a public health emergency.“Costs are going up. The economy’s a factor. People like being a little more judicious with their dollars.”Click to share quote on Twitter: "Costs are going up. The economy's a factor. People like being a little more judicious with their dollars."
Schellwitz adds operation costs across the country have jumped by 20 per cent. With meal prices only up by five per cent, most businesses swallow the difference. He says upcoming restauranteurs will need to cater to public wants.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
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