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Good Food Market to close
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Good Food Market to close
Good Food Market, which Jennifer Zoga opened in Chestnut Hill in November, will close on April 3, according to an e-mail blast just sent out by the owner. In her statement, Zoga cites "the stress of fighting a never-ending legal battle" as the primary reasoning behind the decision. The battle she's referring to is a zoning dispute over the Market's prepared-food case, and whether or not it violated L&I regulations.
Zoga's full statement is after the jump.
I want to apologize to all of you that have been my tireless supporters for the past 6 months. I feel like I have let you down. However, I have decided that the stress of fighting a never-ending legal battle will never allow me the time, money and attention I need to build the business I set out for.
I am closing because I don't want to lose sight of how wonderful Chestnut Hill is just because a handful of critics are trying to make me bitter and paranoid. It doesn't make sense for me to feel this way. So many of you have stopped by, written or called in support. I really feel overwhelmed by the kindness from all of you. I'm sorry that I was too far down this path to capitalize on that.
If I can ask for your help one last time, please stop in this week and take advantage of our steep discount to clear our shelves. Everything will be 30 - 50% off -- OR MORE!
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Zoga
Good Food Market
I understand exactly how she feels. It is just too hard. You would think that in a neighborhood that considers itself democratic - and one that prodominately voted for "change" would not be so afraid of it. This is a sad day for Chestnut Hill. Jen, you have not let any of us down - we have let you down. Thanks for trying.
can I point out the irony that the city of philadelphia thinks it is doing the public a favor by taxing soda and high fat foods, but also sanctioning a place that sells good food. Jen, I hope you open up shop in a more hospitable place...that is still accessible to your loyal cutomers. Montco is nice this time of year...
I never go to chestnut hill and never heard of GFM or Jennifer but Im gonna stop buy and buy some stuff to show support Really sad state of affairs
To operate a successful business anywhere, large numbers of people have to shop in your store. That never happened. If The Good Food Market was a busy store, we would not be talking about this. Lack of product and high prices ruled the day, not anything else.
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