A Denny’s in San Francisco shuttered its doors early this month after operating for nearly 25 years, with reports suggesting that issues like vandalism were behind the restaurant’s closure.

Chris Haque, who according to SFGate was the franchise operator, suggested that instances of patrons eating and failing to pay had taken its toll on his business.

“The cost of doing business is tremendous,” Haque told the publication. “There’s vandalism, and people come and eat and walk away, and there’s no one to stop them.”

Haque also suggested that a decline in conventions in the city had contributed to a reduction in customers for his establishment. SFGate reported that Haque had operated a different Denny’s in the city that halted operations five years ago and owned another one in Tacoma, Washington.

Denny’s corporate office confirmed to Newsweek that the location ceased operations on August 1 but said it does not comment on specifics of its franchise closures.

“There is another location at 10 Airport Boulevard. Closing a restaurant location is never an easy decision. Denny’s offers its heartfelt thanks to the team members and the local community for their love of the Denny’s brand; it has been a pleasure serving you,” the company said in a statement, adding that there are 40 Denny’s locations in the San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose area.

The news of the closure of the restaurant adds to recent reports of businesses in San Francisco, Oakland and the Bay Area that have stopped operating, citing issues like theft as the reason for their shutdowns.

In September, giant retailer Target said it was closing some of its outlets over safety concerns.

“We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance,” the company said after announcing the closure of nine stores across four states, including three in San Francisco and Oakland. “We know that our stores serve an important role in their communities, but we can only be successful if the working and shopping environment is safe for all.”

The company did say then that 32 stores remained open in the San Francisco and Oakland market, employing more than 6,400 workers.

Earlier this year, another Denny’s in the Oakland area closed down over safety issues, according to SFGate, after operating for more than half a century.

The San Francisco Giants have turned things around in recent weeks, playing better baseball than they have for much of the year. While they’ve lost two straight, the past month or so has been a positive sign.

There are multiple reasons for that, but what Matt Chapman has done at the plate has gone under the radar. He’s never really been one to swing the bat at a high level, as he’s more known as a defensive first player. He’s had seasons where he’s posted 30 plus home runs and an OPS+ of 120-plus, but he hasn’t posted a 120 OPS+ year since 2020.

That looks like it could change for the San Francisco veteran, as he’s currently slashing .247/.335/.446 with a 123 OPS+, 19 home runs, 30 doubles, and 60 RBI.

Due to some of the struggles from the Giants at the beginning of the campaign, it feels like his showing has gone under the radar. Whether that’s fair or not is one thing, but it doesn’t seem like Chapman is getting the type of respect that he might deserve. 

For some, however, it isn’t going overlooked. Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com released MLB.com’s MVP poll. Chapman isn’t in the top five in the National League MVP voting, but the 31-year-old California native is receiving votes.

There are a few reasons why San Francisco’s former All-Star won’t win the award. Team success plays a big part in a player winning, and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is putting together another great showing. There are others listed that haven’t exactly found much success in terms of team play, but they’re statistically putting up better seasons than Chapman.

The problem for him is not only did the Giants struggle, but his stats don’t necessarily jump off the page. They’re impressive and deserve recognition, but to win the MVP award, he’d probably need to finish with 35-plus home runs and an OPS well above .850.

Crazier things have happened, but it’ll take a miracle for him to reach those numbers. There’s a little more than a month left in the regular season, so anything is possible. However, history would suggest that he isn’t going to finish with 30-plus home runs and an OPS above .850.

Still, he’s put together an impressive year, and that’s all San Francisco can ask for. He’s been well worth the one-year, $20 million contract and will be a big part of the Giants potentially making the postseason.