My restaurant's window was smashed in Philadelphia, where our leaders are failing their most basic duty
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Companies are closing or not renewing leases based on safety concerns for their employees and the never-ending shoplifting problem in Philadelphia.
Dave Magrogan is a serial entrepreneur who has developed and owned over 25 restaurants and restaurant concepts. He is the author of the business motivation book "Do It Rhino Style" and speaks at hospitality seminars nationally. He is a father of three and resides in South Florida and Pennsylvania.
The stories about increased crime rates, murders, gunshot victims, assault, and carjackings continue to dominate the local news and social media in the Philadelphia region.
Citizens on both sides of the aisle are discussing crime rates and safety concerns impacting daily life in the city. National and regional chains from Wawa to Starbucks, Walgreens and CVS are closing locations or not renewing leases based on safety concerns for their employees and the never-ending shoplifting problem.