The Biggby Coffee at 903 St. Andrews Blvd. in West Ashley shut down Oct. 12 after opening in 2020. Owner Brenda Seagrove Page said health problems kept her away from the shop for nearly two years, and pointed to ongoing staffing challenges and rising financial pressure. The separately operated Goose Creek and Summerville shops remain open.
Why this matters here
This is a rare, candid public accounting of why a well liked neighborhood shop could not keep going: competition for employees and a steady loss of customers. Any owner running a single storefront on thin margins should read the owner's own words.
First reported by postandcourier.com.
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