The 'Livin' lunch restaurant located on J. Jasinskio str. in Vilnius' 'Business Triangle' complex has ceased operations in mid-January, as reported by its managing company, Darnu Group. The company indicated they are currently in negotiations to lease the space to other food service operators. Despite an announcement on Facebook assuring customers that 'Livin' would not disappear and would soon offer delivery options, the new project faced insurmountable financial challenges similar to those affecting other dining businesses in the area.

According to Jolanta Mačionienė, the head of UAB 'BJ Company', the closure reflects a common predicament in the restaurant sector, exacerbated by increased taxes, rising operating costs, and reduced customer traffic. She emphasized that 'we are not exceptional; the problems and reasons are the same as for everyone else,' indicating that many established businesses are struggling to adapt to the current economic climate. This situation underscores the difficulties faced by the food industry, which has been hit hard by economic pressures and competition.

The challenges highlighted by 'Livin's' closure resonate throughout the Lithuanian restaurant market, suggesting a broader crisis in the hospitality sector where older establishments are particularly vulnerable. With mantaining profitability becoming increasingly difficult, the future of many similar dining venues remains uncertain, raising concerns about the overall health of the food service industry in Lithuania.