CHICAGO (WLS) — The sudden shutdown of the Dom’s and Foxtrot markets in Chicago is having a big impact on the small businesses that supplied the popular high-end stores.
Some of those business owners are now out thousands of dollars a month.
The sudden closing of the stores across Chicago has shocked customers and small businesses in the city.
The beloved high-end grocery stores served as a hub for many small businesses looking to sell their own products.
Justin Doggett is the owner of Kyoto Black, a coffee brand that was served at all 15 Foxtrot locations in Chicago.
That income is now gone.
“It’s pretty huge for me. We’re talking thousands of dollars a month,” Doggett said.
Doggett said the move shocked him just as much as others, considering he had just made a delivery to Foxtrot the day before they closed their doors.
“So I get up, and just go on Instagram, and see Foxtrot: All locations …