Family-owned metro Phoenix BBQ restaurant closing: Business is 'no longer a viable option'

Arizona BBQ Company in Gilbert is closing after six years. Located on the corner of Ray Road and Val Vista Drive, husband and wife owners Mark and Colette Nichols serve barbecue with Southwestern touches like green chili and habanero sauce. Each plate also comes with a side of fresh tortillas. The couple announced their plan to close “with a heavy heart” in an Instagram post dated March 17. “Despite exhaustive efforts to adjust our business model and reduce costs, the persistent downturn in business, exacerbated by the current economic climate...