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'World's Most Controversial Restaurant' to Close; Operators Cite End of 'Affordable' Las Vegas Indulgences
Owner Jon Basso cited rising costs and corporate greed, saying he is seeking investors for a possible relocation.
- On Monday, owner Jon Basso announced the permanent closure of the Heart Attack Grill on Fremont Street after 15 years at the Neonopolis shopping mall.
- Basso cited "corporate greed" for the closure, claiming major casinos have "intentionally priced the average person out" of affordable indulgence in Las Vegas.
- The Heart Attack Grill featured nurses as staff and served the 19,000-calorie Octuple Bypass Burger, while offering free food to customers weighing more than 350 pounds.
- Neonopolis owner Rohit Joshi reported five major chains already interested in the vacant space, while surprised tourists arrived on Tuesday hoping to dine at the shuttered landmark.
- Basso is exploring relocation to other cities, though economist Mike Pequeen suggested shifting health trends, including popularity of weight loss drugs like GLP-1s, may impact future demand.
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