not sure. i'd guess the owners were just not good business people, or perhaps had some kind of money spending problem (addiction, gambling, living beyond their means, etc) because that location was, is, and will continue to be a gold mine. im out of the restaurant business now, but if i was still in it, all i'd do is throw up some kitchen ducting and an exhaust fan. VOILA!! then it would be a gold mine x 2.