FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Rocket Dog shut its Clovis eatery to customers on Sunday due to strain on business caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The homegrown restaurant, which also has a Fresno location, told Action News that COVID-19 had deeply affected the restaurant with no indoor dining for months. With a tough site to set-up outdoor seating, it didn't work out.
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The Clovis restaurant opened in 2018. The owners say they hope to be back in Clovis one day.
"I think we struggled with street visibility from the get-go, but COVID was certainly a nail in the coffin for us. There was a patio that was built outback, but it was a little too late," said co-owner, Sarah Lisitesin.
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Their Fresno restaurant will remain open.
The business is planning to expand the patio seating in Fresno by the first of next year. They also plan to open a Rocket Dog food truck for events in Fresno soon.