“We’re closing now mainly because of the scarce product, the price increase in product and labor.
“Like everyone else, it really took its toll,” said owner James Willard.Īfter 31 years of serving barbecue staples like brisket, Willard says he’s decided to close the restaurant. It’s the last week for Willard’s Bar-B-Q Junction, and the owners tell News4JAX it’s due to struggles brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. – A popular barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville is closing on Friday after more than three decades.
