A popular Ayrshire buffet restaurant is to close for good later this week.
Bosses at the Chef's World Buffet in Dundonald announced the venue would shut on Sunday in a Facebook post this evening.
But minutes after the devastating announcement, the post was pulled from their social media feed, leading to confusion among diners.
Ayrshire Live understands the venue will still close on Sunday, despite the post being removed.
Restaurant chiefs took the tough decision to close after seeing the number of diners tumble and the increased costs associated with food and energy.
The emotional post said that they'd miss all of their customers very much.
The image posted read: "We are so sorry to tell you that our business is no longer viable and we cannot sustain the running costs due to a massive increase in food, energy prices and reduced footfall.
"Please contact us to arrange Christmas refund deposits.
"We thank you all so much for your custom and support and we will miss you all very much."
The post itself said: "We will be closing the buffet for the foreseeable as of this Sunday evening (November 6).
"We are very sorry and thank each and everyone for your support; however we cannot sustain the business with rising costs.
"Please contact us to arrange refunds of Christmas deposits.
"A very sad day indeed. Thank you."
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