While Lubbock saw plenty of businesses open or announce openings in 2022, some places shut their doors for good. Some of those businesses were historic, like Ranch House Restaurant, or had a great mission, such as Tova Coffee House.

Here's a look at the businesses that closed locally in 2022.

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Anderson Bros. Jewelry

When: April.

What happened: The owners retired and closed the family business at Kingsgate Center, 8201 Quaker Ave. Anderson Bros. Jewelry had been in operation since 1923, and shut its doors just short of the century-mark.

Auld Brewing Co.

When: Dec. 6, 2022.

What happened: "We sacrificed our family, our health and our peace, never producing the winning outcome we had hoped," according to a statement from Auld.

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Charlotte Russe

When: Dec. 27.

What happened: The location inside South Plains Mall announced a flash closing sale early Tuesday, Dec. 27. While a reason was not given, the company had filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and had reopened the Lubbock store under the brand's new ownership after closing its mall location earlier.

Chinese Kitchen

When: The restaurant had been a community staple for around 30 years. Yet, on Dec. 1, the restaurant off Milwaukee suddenly closed.

What happened: No reason was given.

Joyland Amusement Park

When: Sept. 12.

What happened: Several factors played into the decision to close the park, including flooding conditions, staffing struggles and aging structures. The Dean family announced that they were seeking bids, and if no viable bids came in, the park would go to auction in October.

Luckily, on Oct. 21, the Dean family announced that Jim and Kai Evans and Darryl and Stephanie Holland would take over the park. The Deans will stick around for the 2023 season, to ensure a smooth transition.

More: Double the fun: Lubbock business couples confirm joint bid for Joyland.

Ramen Shack

When: Late December.

What happened: Both the Ramen Shack food truck and the Wolfforth restaurant at 704 Highway 62 went up for sale as a package deal on Monday, Dec. 26. The business said it would remain open as they searched for a new buyer, according to a post on the business' social media.

As for the reason, the owners said, "With our four kids all in different stages of life, a grandbaby and another grandbaby on the way it’s hard to get family time in."

Anyone interested in taking over Ramen Shack can reach out to the owners Tiffany 806-283-4726 or Ramiro 909-278-2515. The post stated "serious inquiries only."

Ranch House Restaurant

When: Oct. 29.

What happened: A reason was not given, but the building is still available for private events and catering. People can reserve the space by calling 888-383-3246.

More:Downtown Lubbock to lose Ranch House restaurant this weekend

The Crafthouse Gastropub

When: April.

What happened: The Crafthouse Gastropub closed its doors on 34th Street in November of 2021, with a goal of finding a new location. In March, the owners stated they would offer lunch while they waited on the new spot. By April, the owners "made the painstaking choice not to reopen," according to a social media post. This ended a 15-year business.

The doors at 3131 34th St. did not remain closed though. Vizo's returned to Lubbock in August, after a 9-month hiatus, with a new menu and drive.

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The Pie Bar

When: April.

What happened: The Pie Bar, which initially opened in 2011 as The Chocolate Mousse Pie Bar, got its start on 50th Street. Their final location in Lubbock was on Milwaukee Avenue, which closed without explanation in April. The business still exists in Austin.

TOVA Coffee House

When: March.

What happened: TOVA had a sweet mission. The shop was a non-profit, and the owners hoped to offer a friendly environment to all. Around the end of March, the business closed their doors at 6023 82nd St. and handed the keys over to Sugar Brown's Coffee.

The owners, via social media, said: "We are sad to see this chapter close, but are so thankful for the years of friendships, laughter, sorrow, prayer, homework, celebrations (including 2 engagements!), and caffeine shared around these tables. We sought to build a place that belonged to all of us, that everyone could call home in some small way. We are confident this atmosphere will continue with Sugar Brown’s, and we wish nothing but the best for them!"

Varsity Books

When: No later than Dec. 31.

What happened: "After COVID, buying habits changed rapidly," the store stated in a Sept. 20 article. "Publishers are pushing E-books and direct downloads. Supply chain has been a huge issue in getting products and material in time. We appreciate all of our loyal customers since Varsity Bookstore first opened in 1934."

More:Texas Tech favorite Varsity Books announces closure due to COVID, supply chain issues

Other businesses that closed in 2022 include:

• Texas Sweet Box in December. The business closed its shop, but will continue as an online bakery.

• Smallcakes in November.

• Twin Oaks Pharmacy on Nov. 8.

• Jefferson Books on Nov. 14.

• KylElote announced its sudden closing on Oct. 23.

• King St. Pub on Sept. 2.

• Mr Brews Taphouse in January.

• Sweet & Fluffy in May.

• Pho Cali in May.

• Pearl Tea in June.

• BARA in July.

• Jimmy's Egg in September.

• Einstein Bagels at 82nd and Slide Road.

Alana Edgin is a journalist covering Business News in Lubbock and the surrounding area. Send her a news tip at aedgin@lubbockonline.com.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock said goodbye to these businesses in 2022