West End’s beloved Burger Time 69 has launched an urgent fundraising campaign after severe damage from a neighbouring business’s ram-raid and fire on 7 November.
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Community hub at risk
Burger Time 69 on Boundary Street, known for its friendly atmosphere and long-serving staff, may face closure without community support. This popular local meeting spot has seen team members Terry, Jess, and Florine serving the community for over seven years.
Owner Nathan Ghanbari is facing significant challenges after discovering his insurance won’t cover the damage. With the neighbouring property also uninsured, his business is left without recourse for the thousands of dollars in lost stock and necessary repairs.
To help maintain staff employment, replace destroyed stock, and fund essential repairs, the restaurant has set up a GoFundMe campaign. It states that even a “couple of dollars … spent on fries” could help this valued community-focused team get back on its feet.
“Without your help, we will lose the great team we all love, and will put the business in dire stress trying to reopen,” Ghanbari explains, emphasising the challenge of starting over so soon after taking ownership two months ago.
Proceeds from the campaign will go towards “restoring any damage, paying staff as so not to lose them until we can re-open, [and] restoring stock,” among other things.
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Help Burger Time 69
Community members can support Burger Time 69’s recovery by contributing to their GoFundMe campaign here. The goal is to restore its role as a local gathering spot and preserve its contribution to West End’s vibrant food scene. As of 16 November, the campaign is already 47% of the way towards reaching its $10,000 target.
Published 16-November-2024
