Ben Murphy, chief operating officer of the Murphy Group of Restaurants, confirmed Thursday the clock is winding down on East Side Mario’s and Ise’s Sports Bar at University Plaza on University Avenue.
“We’re closing and New Year’s Eve will be the last night,’’ Murphy said.
The closure will throw about 40 people out of work although some will find other positions within the Murphy Group of Restaurants.
Murphy said the businesses will not be relocating.
“We looked at some other options and couldn’t find the right location; the right fit for us.’’
The Murphy Group of Restaurants has been in that location on University Avenue since opening Lonestar in 1997. It was converted into an East Side Mario’s about 15 years ago.
“Every business runs its course. It’s too bad to see it go. We had a good run at it. Big thanks to everyone that came out and supported is over the years.’’
Murphy actually got his start in the family business working on the floor at Lonestar.
“A few people in the company got their start there. It is too bad but, you know, when one door closes another one opens.’’
Murphy wouldn’t elaborate on what, if anything, he means by that other than to say “we’re always looking at new things’’.
The location won’t stay vacant for long.
Giant Tiger, the Canadian discount store chain, is taking over the space with an eye to opening on July 15.
Alison Scarlett, public relations with Giant Tiger, told The Guardian in September that some work needs to be done to the location first.
“There will be a bit of construction. They are going to be building an addition on to the existing structure to give the additional square footage that we will require,’’ Scarlett said.
Giant Tiger will occupy about 25,000 square feet, space that will include clothing, groceries, fashion, housewares and seasonal products. The store will also need 30 full-time employees.
It’s a highly anticipated opening. According to the developer, Plaza Retail Reit, Giant Tiger has been a huge success in Summerside.
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Ben Murphy, chief operating officer of the Murphy Group of Restaurants, confirmed Thursday the clock is winding down on East Side Mario’s and Ise’s Sports Bar at University Plaza on University Avenue.
“We’re closing and New Year’s Eve will be the last night,’’ Murphy said.
The closure will throw about 40 people out of work although some will find other positions within the Murphy Group of Restaurants.
Murphy said the businesses will not be relocating.
“We looked at some other options and couldn’t find the right location; the right fit for us.’’
The Murphy Group of Restaurants has been in that location on University Avenue since opening Lonestar in 1997. It was converted into an East Side Mario’s about 15 years ago.
“Every business runs its course. It’s too bad to see it go. We had a good run at it. Big thanks to everyone that came out and supported is over the years.’’
Murphy actually got his start in the family business working on the floor at Lonestar.
“A few people in the company got their start there. It is too bad but, you know, when one door closes another one opens.’’
Murphy wouldn’t elaborate on what, if anything, he means by that other than to say “we’re always looking at new things’’.
The location won’t stay vacant for long.
Giant Tiger, the Canadian discount store chain, is taking over the space with an eye to opening on July 15.
Alison Scarlett, public relations with Giant Tiger, told The Guardian in September that some work needs to be done to the location first.
“There will be a bit of construction. They are going to be building an addition on to the existing structure to give the additional square footage that we will require,’’ Scarlett said.
Giant Tiger will occupy about 25,000 square feet, space that will include clothing, groceries, fashion, housewares and seasonal products. The store will also need 30 full-time employees.
It’s a highly anticipated opening. According to the developer, Plaza Retail Reit, Giant Tiger has been a huge success in Summerside.
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