Closed Myrtle Beach Bakery Receives $125K Check From City: What’s Behind This Surprise?

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A business that has shut down in a city-owned structure recently got a check for over $100,000 from municipal finances, as per the City of Myrtle Beach’s record of checks issued.

A sign reading "CLOSED" was hanging inside the glass entrance of Le Manna Bread Company located on 9th Ave N in downtown Myrtle Beach on Monday morning.

Meredith Denari, a city spokesperson, verified on Monday afternoon that funds were allocated for acquiring all the equipment from a recently closed downtown bakery.

“The city bought all furniture, fixtures and equipment that were in Le Manna for $125,000,” Denari wrote in an email. “This way, all cooking equipment could remain in the space and be ready for the next tenant. The city purchased it for less than market price.”

Local Facebook users have expressed concern over the recent check.

According to Denari, the purchase has been very public and was included in the ordinance The City Council made a decision at their meeting held on April 8.

In the same month that the bakery launched in February 2024, the city issued them a check for $144,113.00, as stated. public financial documents .

In an email to The Sun News, Denari formerly stated that the bakery was paying $1,613.04 each month for their rental agreement.

The municipality agreed to initiate a new lease. Winna’s Kitchen In March, as per the meeting agenda, Winna’s will incur monthly costs of $2,875 for rent and additional expenses.

Searching for the business online revealed a red banner indicating "permanently closed." When attempting to call the provided number, I received an automated message saying that the telephone number was no longer active.

The bakery shut down after fewer than one year after opening.

This marks the second enterprise to shut down recently within a city-owned structure on 9th Avenue North. As reported previous reporting ESA Fitness, located at 515 9th Avenue North, owed $20,156.69 in back rent and was instructed to leave the premises by April 1st.

Both local enterprises are located within an area of downtown Myrtle Beach known as the Arts and Innovation District.