Bob Evans, the recently built store near the Outlet shoppes of the bluegrass has shut it’s doors. Slightly surprising to close by residents who visit occasionally but the rumor mill is getting a full head of steam on social media.
While a hotel is currently being constructed on the other side of interstate 64 at the same exit, it may affect their plans for a sit down restaurant in close proximity 
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is closing 27 Bob Evans restaurants, the company said Monday.
Among those affected is the restaurant in Simpsonville Ky as well as others…, the company said.
Twenty-one of the restaurants are owned and six are leased locations. The owned locations were closed over this past weekend and the leased locations are expected to close during fiscal year 2017, the company said.
“Decisions to close restaurant locations are always difficult,” President and Chief Executive Saed Mohseni said in a statement. “Performance at each of these locations, despite the loyalty of valued guests and the efforts of our dedicated employees, was not meeting expectations. Employees impacted by closures have been offered positions in nearby restaurants where possible. In cases where relocation is not possible, severance benefits will be offered to full-time and part-time employees.”
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