Not always the case though.
A lot of these mom and pop stores own the property and don’t pay rent.
We’re commercial landlords and our tenants are loyal having been with us for over 15 years.
We’ve dropped the rent a few times first during the protests and now through Covid.
Well there are always exceptions, like your case. But I am talking about the majority cases, the general trend. It's a fact that in the last two decades many mom and pop stores were driven out to be replaced by large retail chains. The variety of stores has also declined. As the new shops cater, in some cases, almost exclusively to tourists over locals.
https://youtu.be/yle4cZ3uN9k
is that your uncle?