Downtown (Memphis) restaurant sees 70% revenue drop after National Guard books adjacent hotel, per co-owner

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https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/07/downtown-restaurant-sees-70-revenue-drop-after-national-guard-books-adjacent-hotel-per-co-owner/

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Revenue has dropped nearly 70% for a Downtown Memphis restaurant since the National Guard began staying at an adjacent hotel, according to the co-owner, Monique Williams, also known as Chef Mo.

Williams, co-owner of Biscuits and Jams, said her business model depended on Hotel Indigo, which is now fully booked with National Guard troops through September 30, according to a hotel employee.

"I don’t know how we are going to make it. To be honest with you. Not here,” Williams said.

Williams provided financial records showing the impact. In December 2024, the restaurant brought in just over $100,000. During December 2025, about a month after the National Guard began staying at Hotel Indigo, revenue dropped to just over $36,000.

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[riversedge]

1. The National Guard troops have their food provided, eliminating the restaurant's primary customer base.

...........The National Guard troops have their food provided, eliminating the restaurant’s primary customer base.

[SheltieLover]

3. This operation is killing businesses!

[RainCaster]

2. The Guard gets paid so little...

Compared to the normal crowd, which is usually on an expense account, the Guard members simply cannot afford to eat out at every meal.

[SheltieLover]

4. This operation is killing businesses!

[Initech]

5. Remember that 50% of the country voted for the fucking asshole.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!

[SheltieLover]

6. Memphis is 67% Black & very Dem.

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Besides, personally I believe fleaon manipulated swing state vote totals.

See Election Integrity info.

[Initech]

7. 100% he did!

He needs to answer for his crimes!

[SheltieLover]

8. Yes!