That you didn't hear anyone mention boycotting is hardly proof there wasn't a boycott. And you and Paul Cox, as another comment noted, are wrong about the purchase of a business. It's highly unlikely they did anything other than an asset sale because otherwise they'd be taking on the liabilities of the previous owners, which few buyers will do. And in that case, employees are not assets--they need to be rehired if you want them. And all your indignation and that of Paul Cox about them not wanting to pay inflated union wages is pointless...now that everyone has lost their job. But, then, get used to that with a $15 minimum wage.