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re: Walk-Ons accused of being racist for closing during Essence Fest
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:56 pm to GEAUXmedic
Posted on 6/30/16 at 3:56 pm to GEAUXmedic
Here is pretty much what I posted yesterday on the food board yesterday....
It really comes down to a good business decision for most. I know the racial element comes into play in these discussions and there may be a small element in truth to this, but it really is probably the slowest week of the year for many restaurants. Places need a break every now and then and despite the poor tipper/bad customer aspect, it is the best time to do it.
Walk-Ons just wouldn't have done much business anyway you spin it.
#1 It seem half of the people in Nola head to the beach for the 4th.
#2 People want to grill and be outside over the holiday weekend.
#3 There is a perception among some I know that the parking or traffic will be bad because it's Essence. I wouldn't find this one to be a big deal, but it is a factor with some people.
I have friends who run various small businesses in Nola and the surrounding area that close for the week or at least most of it. It's just a good time to close shop and relax or get out of town.
It really comes down to a good business decision for most. I know the racial element comes into play in these discussions and there may be a small element in truth to this, but it really is probably the slowest week of the year for many restaurants. Places need a break every now and then and despite the poor tipper/bad customer aspect, it is the best time to do it.
Walk-Ons just wouldn't have done much business anyway you spin it.
#1 It seem half of the people in Nola head to the beach for the 4th.
#2 People want to grill and be outside over the holiday weekend.
#3 There is a perception among some I know that the parking or traffic will be bad because it's Essence. I wouldn't find this one to be a big deal, but it is a factor with some people.
I have friends who run various small businesses in Nola and the surrounding area that close for the week or at least most of it. It's just a good time to close shop and relax or get out of town.
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