Not sure why I'm getting so many downvotes - nobody is able to consider the possibility that running a business on some of the most expensive, sought after real estate on the west coast with such slim profit margins couldn't have had something hugely to do with their shutdown? The issue with the wages seems like the straw that broke the camels back. If I'm totally off base with my thinking here, please explain how.

Rent doubled at their old location. It's why they moved, back in 2000.