Mallard's is closing

[grtrx]

Originally Posted by Rob G

Why are the number of cigar smokers declining? Yes, part of it is the boom is over. But Mallard's thrived even after the boom ended. NY laws banning smoking and placing heavy taxes on tobacco have caused many places like Mallard's to fold. I'm actually surprised it held on as long as it did. Many others closed long ago.

You don't have to believe me though. That's okay.

I think the cause of a business failure is usually complex, and multifactorial. Blaming regulations may be justified, may be part of the problem, but the auto industry is heavily regulated and still sells cars...