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Mellissa Dzinzi

Heartbreak as Leeds restaurant to 'temporarily close' due to 'crippling costs'

A vegan restaurant in Leeds will shut temporarily to “reset” after being hit by “crippling costs.”

Meat Is Dead, in Kirkstall, will close this weekend, they said in a social media post. They did not say when the business is likely to reopen.

This comes amid the rising living costs which has hit people and businesses across the country.

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Sharing the news with their followers, they said “We are incredibly sad to pause right now but this is a must for us to be able to continue in any capacity.”

The business, which opened in May 2021 said on Facebook: “THIS IS OUR LAST WEEKEND…

“…FOR A LITTLE WHILE

“Due to circumstances beyond our control, we’re closing our doors on Sunday night to reset and reconfigure our business.

“This is not a permanent goodbye, it’s a pause, a shake up and a new beginning.

“We, like everyone, have been hit with crippling costs and hard hitting times, we are incredibly sad to pause right now but this is a must for us to be able to continue in any capacity.

“We thank you all for supporting, visiting and returning - each and every single one of you have made our dream and exhaustion worthwhile.

“We look forward to you joining us in our exciting future.

“Big loves x”

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