Roanoke restaurant closures highlight challenges despite economic growth

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke is attracting major investments, but some familiar restaurants have recently closed their doors as small businesses face rising costs and other economic pressures.

Awful Arthur’s, Beamer’s 25, Tuco’s Taqueria and Abuelo’s are among the Roanoke-area restaurants that have closed.

John Hull, president and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Partnership, says inflation is making it difficult for small businesses to keep up with rising expenses…

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