![]() "The bar to run a business is so high right now," he said. ![]() Other factors contributed to the decision to close, including payroll costs, and local and state taxes. "People need to shop, you can't survive on selling bananas and apples for people at lunch time," he said. "We can't compete with the big companies," he said.Īdditionally, Desaulniers said his stretch of Market Street lacks sufficient foot traffic to support a full-fledged grocery store. | Photo: Adam S./ YelpĪmazon, Whole Foods and other stores that sell organic foods and natural products cut into Harvest Ranch Market's bottom line, he said. "We did our best and we negotiated with the landlord, and it didn't work out." Inside Harvest Ranch Market. "If you can't make any money, there's no sense in keeping it open."Įven with a year and half left on the lease, he decided to take an early exit after failing to reach an arrangement with the building's owner. "It was really more a financial decision than anything," he told Hoodline. between Natoma & Howard), will remain open. Owner Gilles Desaulniers' second location in SoMa, Harvest Urban Market (191 8th St. Sign announcing closure at Harvest Ranch Market. "We thank you for 28 years of support and being a part of our extended family," the note reads. between Noe and Sanchez streets) will close its doors this month.Ī sign in the window announced that the store's last day of business will be July 21. After 28 years, Harvest Ranch Market (2285 Market St.
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