He mentions the c&d in passing, but blames "gentrification" and "failing to win fans," as if failing to obey the law is a branding problem. I would say it is t

He mentions the c&d in passing, but blames "gentrification" and "failing to win fans," as if failing to obey the law is a branding problem. I would say it is the primary cause of failure. The founders did not bother to research the most basic facts about their business before raising funds, buying capital assets, and attempting to operate.