Victorville Daily Press:
The weakening economy and a decline in freeway traffic prompted this week’s closure of the Bob’s Big Boy on Main Street, the restaurant’s owner said Friday.
The restaurant, which has changed hands several times over the past decade, was closed without warning by its latest owner Wednesday.
Customers and employees were greeted Wednesday morning to notes taped to the front door by franchisee Arash “A.J.†Behzadi, who blamed the lackluster economy for his decision.
“As you have seen over the years we have taken a hard hit due to the economic down-turn. We no longer can afford to keep this store open,†Behzadi wrote. “I wanted to thank you for the 2-1/2 years of service that you have given us at this store. Unfortunately keeping the doors open is no longer an option.â€
Photo: David Pardo / Daily Press.