Two Freaky Bean coffee shops were closed Friday, one just months after opening.(Update: Hat tip to the anonymous commenter who provided a link to a story in The Bollard about the company's troubles.)
Customers walking up to the Main Street shop in Westbrook were quickly turned
away by a sign explaining the location was closed due to “unforeseen
circumstances.” Owner Gary Woodworth said the shop by Cabela’s in Scarborough
was closed, as well, but wouldn’t comment on details. “The economy is tough for
everybody right now,” he said.
- John C.L. Morgan
10 comments:
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My husband worked there and his paycheck bounced multiple times. I'm not surprised at all!
I am curious if the City had any low interest rate loan money into that location?
Allen Moore
Skybox Bar & Brill
That's really sad......we loved Freaky Bean and felt like its presence represented the change we hoped was coming to Westbrook. I hope the stretch of empty storefronts on Main Street isn't going to last.......
Going into business with friends can cloud your judgment...let that be a lesson learned. I'm something new will fill its place.
For the full scoop: http://www.thebollard.com/bollard/?p=5489
Anonymous:
Sorry your husbands' paychecks bounced :( mine did too...
Hopefully you were able to get your tax returns. Mine were late.
The City of Westbrook had no money invested in the Freaky Bean through its revolving loan program.
KPL
I installed the main flooring in the Cabela's Freaky Bean and the owners didn't pay a CENT! They still owe me close to $5000.00. Add that to the thousands they owe to numerous others and their lack of response and no wonder they are going bankrupt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Too bad they are protected somewhat by bankruptcy... and their poor creditors (including myself) will be left with little or nothing.
The owners should be jailed... CROOKS!!!!!!
It appears they reopened under a new name and shed their debt. Did any vendors actually get paid? http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44685.html
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