[Rides_A_Red_Horse]

They left without their order and the proprietor was very angry. But the thugs didn’t care.

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The proprietor should have ensured a safe environment for his customers. If he can’t do that he won’t have a business.

[Steve_Seattle]

"The proprietor should have ensured a safe environment for his customers. If he can’t do that he won’t have a business."

I had the impression that it was a barbecue stand, implying that it was located out-of-doors on a public street, so the proprietor has little control over what goes on around him.