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flag Local restaurant owners in Columbia Heights warn of closures despite calls to shop locally, as national chains outpace local growth.

flag As of March 2026, Heights Pizza Man in Columbia Heights warned that 14 of 15 local restaurant owners in the metro area reported declining business since the year began, with four facing imminent closure. flag Despite public calls to “shop local,” the business noted a gap between sentiment and action, as national chains like Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, and Wendy’s continue closing locations. flag The post emphasized that local spending returns about $68 per $100 to the community, compared to $43 from national chains, urging residents to support neighborhood businesses to sustain local economies.

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