Beloved Sandwich Chain Abruptly Shutters Last Location and Holds Its Own "Wake"

Beloved Sandwich Chain Abruptly Shutters Last Location and Holds Its Own "Wake"

After almost two decades of trying to keep its head above water, a popular sandwich chain is waving the white flag and shutting down permanently. Melt Bar and Grilled, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri, enjoyed a cult following since opening in 2006 in Lakewood, Ohio. After 19 years, 13 locations, and one bankruptcy, the fancy sandwich chain is closing down for good—and having a "wake." "This decision was not made lightly or…