What happened to the Buca di Beppo in Tampa?

[srcusa]

I'm not a huge fan of the chain, but was a fun place to go with a large group and the found was pretty reliable. They seem to shut down the location on North Dale Mabry with little notice. Haven't seen anything in the papers.

[donh]

I had heard that the local franchise owner had a falling out with the company, closed the one on North Dale Mabry and that the other location by 275 will be changing soon also

[srcusa]

Only other one I knew of in the area is (was?) is Brandon. I haven't been out that way in a few weeks, but it's still listed on the company's web site.

[Bob Mervine]

The company has been in dificult financial straits. Depending on how much you care, read their 10Q or see this recent financial report <http://biz.yahoo.com/bizj/070808/1503...>

Not sure which three restaurants thecy closed but suspect Tampa was one.

Bob