Beetle House LA, a beloved bar known for celebrating Halloween every day of the year, is asking the community for support as it faces a serious financial crisis that threatens its future.
The gothic-themed bar and restaurant, which first opened in Los Angeles in 2017, has launched a public fundraising campaign after a series of unexpected setbacks including investor withdrawals, and alleged theft.
According to the GoFundMe page created by the establishment, the financial troubles began when a key investor failed to deliver promised funding, followed closely by the alleged theft of over $60,000 by a former manager. These losses, the owners say, were compounded by recent wildfires in the region and wider disruptions in the Los Angeles area that have affected foot traffic and sales…