16 WNY Businesses That Have Closed In 2024

It’s always sad to see a local business close its doors, and it seems like so many are ceasing operations in 2024.

While there are so many reasons that can cause a business to ultimately close down, one of the most common struggles over the last few years is finding dedicated staffing. It seems like everywhere you go, there is a “Hiring Now!” sign.

Part of the struggle that new businesses will face is the start up costs. On average, it will take a business between two to three years to become profitable, according to FreshBooks.

And not to continue with the negativity, but approximately 25% of new businesses will fail in their first year, according to the Small Business Administration. After the first year, about 50% of the remaining businesses will make it to the five-year mark.

So it is possible to stay open for a really long time! However, certain factors, such as poor location, lack of business management experience, insufficient start-up funds, limited staffing, lack of budgeting, or other various reasons can cause a business to close unexpectedly.

Unfortunately, we have lost 16 local businesses in Western New York in 2024, and we’re only three months into the year!

Take a look at some of the businesses that have closed down over the last few months.

Western New York Businesses That Closed In 2024

Some of the businesses were new, and others served our community for 40 years. We are going to miss them greatly.

Gallery Credit: Kadie Daye, Canva Image, Getty Image

While Rush Creek Alehouse was only a few years old, the Brian Shanley & Shanley Collision was a business staple in Western New York. Shanley Collision Inc. served our community for 40 years, so it was a shock to hear about its closure.

Of course, there are so many great businesses we have lost over the years. Which local business would you bring back?