A cherished barbecue establishment, and one of the oldest in Texas, abruptly shuttered its operations last week.
Sam’s Bar-B-Que announced on its Instagram page Saturday that it would remain closed for now. The family-run establishment has served East Austin continuously since 1957.
The Texas eatery isn’t alone among small businesses encountering financial difficulties. A Florida bagel shop filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, seeking to maintain service to the community while reorganizing its financial obligations…