The owner of The Lockview, a longtime grilled-cheese haunt and bar on South Main Street in downtown Akron, says the place is hanging on by a thread after months of disruptive construction and climbing costs. Owner Danny Basone has cut staff, shut down lunch service, and launched a GoFundMe to cover overdue bills as he tries to keep the lights on. “I put in my dues to see the community thrive,” Basone told reporters while asking neighbors for help.
Owner’s Plea And A Fast Crowdfunding Jolt
As reported by Cleveland.com, Basone, 63, said the restaurant, which began as the Lime Spider, slashed staff from about 53 workers to 14 and paused lunch service to trim expenses. He told the outlet that unpaid back taxes have put his liquor license in jeopardy even as he sends payments to the county. Basone rolled out a GoFundMe on April 17, and the campaign has pulled in more than $13,000 so far, according to Cleveland.com.
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