The Shock Shutdown In Chicago And What It Means For Restaurants

Foxtrot and Dom's close without warning to employees or customers

On my most recent visits to Chicago, I checked out two markets that had gained fan bases.

One was Foxtrot, an upscale convenience store that would deliver beer, wine, coffee, pastries and all kinds of gourmet food to your house. The other was Dom’s, a grocery store with an emphasis on fresh vegetables, pizza, sandwiches and salads.

Each chain was growing…