Dallas Business Owners Allege Unfair Treatment at Executive Airport
WFAAOctober 5, 20252 min454 views
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- 🍕 Terrell Bernett, owner of South Pole Pizzeria, claims he was asked to run the Takeoff restaurant at Dallas Executive Airport in July 2024.
- ✈️ Bernett states he was encouraged to open the restaurant before a lease was finalized and operated for months.
- ❌ On December 15th, Bernett was allegedly told to vacate the premises without explanation, believing it was related to not accommodating an event for a city worker's associate.
Similar Experiences and City Response
- 🤝 Gabrielle Mcbay reports a similar experience, stating she was asked to run operations months prior, invested in renovations, and then closed within three days of opening.
- 🗣️ Mcbay felt that terms of the agreement were not being upheld.
- 📧 An email from Councilman Zaren Gracie to the aviation director indicated he was unaware of the operational changes.
- 💼 Gracie stated that Dallas Executive Airport has significant economic potential and that nothing should undermine it.
Legal Action and Future Endeavors
- ⚖️ Both Terrell Bernett and Gabrielle Mcbay are seeking legal counsel to recover their losses.
- 💪 They continue to pursue their business dreams in southern Dallas County.
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