Skyline Chili is known for its spaghetti and hot dogs topped with its signature chili recipe
NEED TO KNOW
- The Southwest Florida Skyline Chili franchise has closed its two locations after 38 years
- Owner Gates Rodenfels left a handwritten note on the door of the Naples location and notified his followers about the closure on his Facebook account, leading to fans mourning the loss of the franchise
- Skyline Chili, known for its chili-topped spaghetti and hot dogs, now has four Florida locations remaining outside its Midwest base
A Florida franchise of a popular Midwestern chain has closed.
The Southwest Florida franchise of Skyline Chili, which had locations in Fort Myers and Naples, Fla., has shut down after over 38 years, per Gulf Shore Business. The owner, Gates Rodenfels, announced the closure on his Facebook account in an April 21 post and in a handwritten note posted to the door of the Naples restaurant.
“Thank you Naples for 38 ½ years of great memories,” the note said. “We are permanently closed. Love – the Skyline Crew.”…