CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — PIE.ZAA has no shortage of customers here in Charlotte. But workers say it’s nothing compared to the popularity of their Asheville location.
Damage from Hurricane Helene has closed that store indefinitely. Owners say before they repair that restaurant, they want to restore the community.
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“It’s just about the community,” said PIE.ZAA Kitchen Manager Brittany Beall.
PIE.ZAA’s operators say they feel close to the people of Asheville, even from their sister location in South End. But their first order is to help neighbors rebuild with profits way down the menu.
“So right now, really our main focus is the community of Asheville… It’s not even our store,” Beall said.
They’re doing that with a GoFundMe. Owners created an account to get money moving quickly so they can help rebuild the mountain community. As of Friday night, donations topped $24,000.
Owner Tyler Kotch says the goal is $100,000.