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Out of business

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Economic FailurePlay
Used to indicate that a business has stopped making money and cannot continue. SlideMany restaurants go out of business within their first year.
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Permanent ClosurePlay
Often implies that the shutdown of operations is permanent, not just a temporary break. SlideOnce a shop is out of business, it rarely reopens.
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Not BankruptcyPlay
Does not always mean the company has gone bankrupt; it could close for other reasons. SlideThe owner retired and put the store out of business.