January 19th 2025.
Nakia Holmes has finally opened up about the tumultuous downfall of her beloved Turkey Leg Hut in Houston, Texas. It was a dream come true for her when the restaurant opened in 2016 after a successful start as a pop-up stand at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. However, her once happy marriage to the co-founder of the restaurant, Lyndell Price, took a turn for the worse and it all came crashing down in December 2024.
The restaurant, which had been a multi-million dollar success, faced a series of challenges including health code violations, mounting debt, arson, violence, lawsuits, and even Holmes' allegations of physical and emotional abuse from Price. It was a shocking turn of events for the couple, who had only been operating the restaurant for six months before things started to unravel.
In her first tell-all interview with Essence, Holmes revealed that the initial spark of their dream quickly faded and the reality of running a restaurant set in. Adding to the stress was the fact that Price had been sentenced to 48 months in prison for crimes committed before he even met Holmes. This was a devastating blow for her, as it was something that had happened before she even knew him.
When Price was released from prison and returned to the restaurant in 2018, tensions between the couple began to rise over its management. One major issue was the introduction of a dress code in 2021, which sparked backlash from customers who saw it as discriminatory towards Black patrons. Holmes claims that the dress code was Price's idea, leaving her to deal with the fallout and negative publicity.
Another major hurdle for the couple was their strained relationship with their supplier, US Foods. Despite owing the company large sums of money, they continued to work with Turkey Leg Hut. However, things came to a head when Price directed vulgar language towards a US Foods representative, resulting in the company filing a lawsuit against the restaurant in 2022.
Despite the mounting business drama and negative press, Holmes stood by her husband. She explains that it was all she knew and she had no idea how to handle it any other way. However, she soon realized that she needed to take a stand for herself and her children. In November 2023, she filed for divorce from Price and publicly announced their separation.
The aftermath of their split was not without its own set of challenges. Holmes had to deal with the termination of some employees, a fire that damaged the restaurant's business offices, and a former business partner who sued and received a large settlement. However, she is determined to move on and not let the negativity consume her. This includes ignoring Price's latest venture, the Oyster Hut, which is located directly across the street from where the Turkey Leg Hut used to operate.
Holmes is now focusing her energy on those who love and support her. She is determined to leave the past behind and move forward with positivity and love. Price, on the other hand, responded to Holmes' interview by expressing his respect for her as the mother of his children. He also stated that he will continue to work hard and let any negativity fade away.
It's clear that the demise of the Turkey Leg Hut was a heartbreaking and difficult experience for both Nakia Holmes and Lyndell Price. However, they are now moving forward separately and focusing on their own paths. As for Holmes, she is looking towards a bright future filled with love and positivity.
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