The cost of living crisis has claimed its latest victim with the sudden closure of a food delivery service in Sydney and Newcastle.
Hartley Health took to Instagram to share the “devastating” news of its immediate closure due to the failure of a last-minute deal designed to save the company.
“It is with great regret that I have to announce that Hartley Health will no longer be accepting orders and will cease operations effective immediately,” said owner Jordan Hartley.
‘With rising costs in the food industry and the toll this 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 his experience from Michelin-starred restaurants The Ledbury in London and Bennelong in Sydney to deliver “amazing” meals without any fuss.
This popular service offered thoughtful, “delicious” dishes without preservatives or seed oil, serving grateful locals for six years and even surviving Covid.
But it has tragically succumbed to current financial conditions that have caused a record number of businesses to close across the country.
Owner Jordan Hartley, a chef with experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant, has spoken of the strain on her mental health that led to the “devastating” closure of her six-year-old business.
Fans of the meal delivery service were saddened to hear of the business’s immediate closure, but wished Jordan the best for the future.
Jordan thanked his long-time loyal community and said the news was personally “devastating” and many devoted fans were quick to share their support.
“I’m so sorry to hear this, you will be so missed! Your business and product are amazing and you’ve done an amazing job!” said one.
“What an amazing business you’ve built. I’ve seen so many close friends go through this over the past year, and it’s all opened doors to amazing new chapters. Keep going,” said another.
This latest closure follows the collapse of famed Sydney restaurants, Paddington pub institution The Unicorn Hotel and Surry Hills modern Peruvian-Japanese restaurant Warike.
Many business owners have blamed the “impossible” conditions on rising operating costs and the fact that Australians are spending less money on non-essential items as they battle the cost of living crisis.
And it’s not just small businesses that are suffering, as Japanese fast food giant MOS Burger has announced the closure of all three of its Queensland branches.
Loyal fans of the burger chain, which first opened in Australia in Southport in 2011, were saddened by the news.
“I’m heartbroken… my studio food… I’ll miss you forever MOS Burger,” one said.
