HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV) – A beloved Hickory restaurant is shutting its doors after more than 40 years in the business, but not because the owner wants to.
Max’s Mexican Eatery has been a staple in the area for decades. A place where families can gather and socialize in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. But the current business climate finally took its toll.
It was really a combination of the pandemic, the cost of food and no employees to help that lead up to this.
The owner simply wasn’t making any money, and no matter how much you love what you do, sometimes you can’t do it anymore.
The restaurant was supposed to open Friday at 11 a.m., but when folks found out the doors were closing, many were here nearly an hour early to make sure they got one last meal before it closes for good.
Workers, some employed for more than 30 years, told me this wasn’t just a place to come and eat, this became a social hall for many in the community. A…
