Even before COVID-19 shuttered businesses’ doors, several beloved brands were closing for good. But starting in March, the pandemic had a drastic effect on the entire business community. Through it all, several owners, operators and entrepreneurs had to make the difficult decision to shut down. Here are 10 of the saddest closures of 2020. They will surely be missed.
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Southlake’s Fans United, previously at 1431 E. Southlake Blvd., closed in March. The retailer first opened on Southlake Boulevard in 2017 and gained a following thanks to its plethora of sports jerseys, T-shirts and apparel, as well as Dragon gear for Carroll families.
Another March closure, Motherhood Maternity closed its Southlake Town Square brick and mortar location. The fashion retailer first opened in Southlake in 2012, offering maternity and nursery apparel to expectant mothers.
Trophy Club’s Bread Winners Cafe originally closed in March due to the pandemic, but it announced in April that it would not reopen for business. The comfort food cafe served breakfast, lunch and dinner but was especially known for its brunch delights. Bread Winners Cafe’s Dallas area locations are still operating.
The Yoga Studio. also announced that it would not reopen after shuttering from the pandemic. The Southlake studio opened in 2018 and offered different types of vinyasa flow, aerial yoga and high-intensity interval training.
Southlake Town Square’s Hopdoddy originally opened in June 2018, and it closed less than two years later. The Austin-based burger joint still has locations spread throughout the Metroplex, so Hopdoddy fans won’t have to travel too far to get in their fix.
Days after hair salons and barbers were allowed to reopen their doors, Knockouts Haircuts stated it was closing its Southlake location. The Irving-headquartered brand made the announcement in May. There are still nearby locations, including one in Keller and another in Hurst.
After filing Chapter 11 in May, Tuesday Morning location announced it would close its 2231 E. Southlake Blvd. location. The Dallas-based retailer has been selling home decor, furniture and seasonal products since 1974.
Arguably the most shocking Southlake closure, Harkins Southlake 14 closed its doors in November. While the Southlake Town Square movie theater has been operating in town for the past 15 years, it could not come to economic terms with its landlord. This was the only Harkins theater located in Texas.
Southlake’s Snap Kitchen, known for its pre-made healthy dishes, closed in November, along with 13 other Snap Kitchen locations. Located at 2175 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 130, this food retailer will definitely be missed by quick lunch diners and meal preppers.
The Southlake Town Square Five Guys is the most recent closure — shutting down this month. Opening in 2010, the burger joint was known for its quick service and fresh beef burgers. This closure was part of Five Guy’s move to sell 27 of its Texas locations.