Heavenly Pies, a neighborhood pizzeria in Mobile, Alabama, is on the verge of closure. Can a miracle turn things around for its owner—a man of faith—in the coming weeks?
It’s still too early to tell, but owner Darryl McKinney has seen signs and wonders—in the form of long lines and influencers touting his food on social media—since he announced two weeks ago that the restaurant would close on June 27.
Whether that’s enough to save the restaurant is one looming question. Another point of concern: If Heavenly Pies survives for now, can it seize the momentum and make some crucial changes to ensure long-term success? In 2023, Frankensons Pizzeria in Las Vegas famously saw a similar surge in business after a glowing review from wildly popular influencer Keith Lee but found itself back in a deep hole the next year—and ultimately failed…