In the words of one publication, it’s the end of an icon .

A popular cafe-style restaurant chain is closing all of its locations after nearly 90 years in operation.

Axios Raleigh — which specifically calls the company “a North Carolina icon” — reports that Winston-Salem-founded K&W Cafeterias announced these closures on Monday. The family-dining chain has been around since 1937.

“We are sorry to announce that after proudly serving this and many other communities for years, K&W Holdings Group LLC will be closed permanently,” reads a message posted to the company’s website . “All existing locations [will be closed] effective [Dec. 1].”

“We thank you for your support throughout our years in the business.”

According to NRN.com , no immediate reason was given for the chain’s abrup

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