06/19/2024
I’m making a very hard decision today that’s breaking my heart but at the same time it’s taking me back to my roots… The restaurant and all its glorious overhead has me suffering physically, mentally and financially. I have put my all and EVERYTHING into becoming the best I can be as a successful restaurant owner. The past 4 years has been the most rewarding because I’ve leaned so much from book keeping, managing a staff, budgeting on very little money and my cooking skills are have become way more advanced so if I can brag on one thing it will be that. This momma can cook and I’m going to continue to cook but I’m going back home to do it…
Home is where I thrive as to where the restaurant has me drowning. I’m blessed that my name and reputation has always been 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I hear so many people bash new restaurants in town and it truly breaks my heart because one persons opinion can destroy a whole restaurants reputation in a heart beat. I know I am in my feelings but people really need to do better than that! Was meal prep momma the perfect restaurant? NO…. But it was my passion and desire of my heart to be the best just like every small business restaurant owner passion I’m sure…. ❤️
You guys I’ve truly tried and gave it my all but now I’m drowning in debt to keep this brick and mortar open!!! My heart is breaking because I’m not a quitter but I can’t keep up with the big chains! People want affordable convenience and I have tried my best to provide that but I do not receive assistance like big chain restaurants do and my cost of food alone runs over 2K a week. Yep you heard that right. A week!!!
I know this post is kinda all over the place but it’s hard to get all of my thoughts out in one post. I am a survivor though and I believe keeping these doors open is holding me back on something bigger and better. At least that’s what I have to believe so my heart doesn’t shatter….
Most importantly is my family… My husband JT Barber has always been my biggest supporter and has forked out so much of his own hard working money because he truly believes in me but I can no longer take away from my family! I can no longer ask for him to bear my burdens even though he does in a heartbeat. I can no longer keep taking away my time and mental health to continue where I’m at while I profit nothing! I can no longer keep taking losses to
Make everyone happy while I keep struggling to hold it all together. 😪
Trust me shutting my doors is hurting me more than it will hurt you! There is a restaurant on every corner but If you love my meal preps and take and bake cauliflower crust pizza let’s go back to the beginning where I made your meals and take and bakes and delivered them strait to your door. Who remembers that? Who wants that again? Does anyone miss those days? Please share and message me because I want to continue to do what I love and serve you with excellence! I know without a doubt I can and will do better than what I’m doing now..
What truly hurts is a lot of my customers have become my friends! They’re loyalty to me and support that I’ll most likely lose is what hurts the most but I just don’t know what to do at this point! I’ve been struggling with this decision for months because I still want to cook for you and cater your beautiful weddings, parties, cookouts etc. my employees are still by my side and are willing to help me in anyway possible to make this transition less hurtful!!
My mind and feelings are all over the place right now so any advice, constructive criticism, or inspiration can be given now!!! I’ll take whatever you give!!! ❤️
At this point we are still open! Most likely until the end of the week! Going to have one last karaoke hoorah this Friday to but most likely unless a miracle happens. This Saturday June 22nd will be our last day open!! 🥺😢😭
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