As rent increases in metro areas, landmark restaurants/eateries die because owners cannot afford physical storefronts or grow tired of operating.
Recent examples -- Carnegie Deli (NYC), Oasis Pizza (Menlo Park) & Lucca Ravioli (San Francisco).
Lucca Ravioli has incredible loyalty as well, but the owners want to retire.
Our neighborhoods would be better if these landmarks survive.
How can we do it?
Create a cloud kitchen that consolidates lost landmarks for local delivery in the places have dedicated followings.
Sell non-perishables online.
Customer demand exists, but business conditions changed and many family owned businesses aren't able to adapt.
Sad to see, but I believe a massive company can be built.
Call the company Landmark.