A Baton Rouge Piccadilly closes after 65 years

One of Baton Rouge's four remaining Piccadilly cafeterias closed its doors Tuesday.

"This decision was not made lightly. We always consider a store closure our very last option, but it is sometimes necessary as we navigate the ever-changing environment of the restaurant industry," said Piccadilly's chief operating officer Keith L. Brown, of Youngsville, via email Wednesday afternoon.

On Wednesday, a sign on the front door at 5179 Plank Road announced the closure. Inside, employees in uniform cleaned the building, some wiping down windows with rags.

An employee standing outside said she was notified last Tuesday of the closure. When a manager came outside, she ushered the employee back inside and declined to be interviewed or offer further information.

"After proudly serving the Nort