Two Chaps Deli in Bray are closing down after just one year in operation due to demanding costs.
The eatery, a busy lunch spot on the Bray seafront, will close on November 6. The company operates out of a food cart and was a popular haunt amongst locals and sea swimmers. The food cart itself was built back in 1979 and bought by the business from a French family.
The owners thanked their loyal customers over the past year for their trade. They said that although they do not view the venture as a failure, it was impossible for the business to keep up with rising supply costs.
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They wrote on Instagram: “The economic times we are facing has been the major factor as to why we have to close. Prices of all our supplies just continue to go up which nearly makes it impossible to keep cashflow in the business to grow.”
The business served both breakfast and lunch on its premises and branded its selection of sandwiches and salads cleverly as “Rolls n Bowls.” It initially opened on a Wednesday-Sunday basis and was a popular haunt amongst sea swimmers.
Customers took to the comments to air their disappointment over the sad news. Several people wished the owners the best of luck in their future endeavours.
One person wrote: “What a loss for Bray. Two Chaps brought totally original, healthy and delicious flavour. You have been so welcoming, created a lovely community and we always looked forward to our next cauliflower roll.”
The business is one of many Dublin eateries to announce its closure due to rising costs. The Vegan Sandwich Co confirmed last week they were shutting all their shops as a result of the cost of living crisis. The company previously closed its Rathmines branch in August but still had locations in Stephen’s Green and Phibsboro in operation before the sad news emerged.
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