The cost of living crisis has claimed its latest victim with the sudden closure of a meal delivery service in Sydney and Newcastle.
Hartley Health took to Instagram to share the ‘devastating’ news of its immediate closure due to the fall through of a last minute deal designed to save the company.
‘It is with a heavy heart that I announce Hartley health will no longer be taking orders and will be ceasing operations, effective immediately,’ owner Jordan Hartley said.
‘With increasing costs in the food industry and the toll it has taken on my mental health, I have made the difficult decision to prioritise my wellbeing.
‘Unfortunately, I do not have the mental capacity to continue raising funds and creating working capital.’
Jordan brought her experience from the Michelin starred The Ledbury in London and Sydney’s Bennelong restaurants to offer ‘amazing’ meals with zero hassle.
The popular service delivered thoughtful and ‘delicious’ preservative and seed oil free dishes, servicing grateful locals for six years and even surviving Covid.
But it has tragically succumbed to the current financial conditions which have seen record numbers of businesses shutter across the country.
Owner Jordan Hartley, a chef with experience at a Michelin starred restaurant, spoke of the strain on her mental health which led to the ‘devastating’ closure of her business of six years
Fans of the meal delivery service were saddened to hear of the business’ immediate closure but wished Jordan the best for the future
Jordan thanked her loyal community of many years and said the news was personally ‘devastating’ and many devoted fans were quick to share their support.
‘I’m so sorry to hear this, we will miss you so much! Your business and product is amazing and you’ve done an incredible job!’ one said.
‘What an incredible business you’ve created. Seen so many close friends go through this in the last year, all opening up doors to new, incredible chapters. Hang in there,’ another said.
This latest closure follows the collapse of celebrated Sydney dining spots, Paddington pub institution, The Unicorn Hotel and hip Surry Hills Peruvian-Japanese diner, Warike.
Many business owners have blamed the ‘impossible’ conditions on rising operating costs and Aussies spending less money on non essentials as they battle the cost of living crisis.
And it isn’t only small businesses that are suffering, with Japanese fast good giant MOS Burger announcing the closure of its three QLD locations.
Loyal fans of the burger chain, which first opened in Australia in Southport in 2011, were saddened by the news.
‘I’m heartbroken…. my study meal… I will miss you forever MOS Burger,’ one said.
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