TV stars' biz closes down after they spent eyewatering amount on it

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The curtains are closing on two Vanderpump Rules stars’ business this fall. While Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney finally opened their sandwich shop, their exes, Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz, are sharing how their restaurant is officially no more.

Vanderpump Rules OGs Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz have been longtime business partners and friends. Despite co-founding successful restaurant and bar, TomTom, together, their other venture, Schwartz and Sandy’s is set to shut its doors before the end of the year.

Vanderpump Rules' Tom Schwartz stands with hands on hips

Vanderpump Rules restaurant is closing

This November, both Schwartz and Sandoval shared official statements to social media to confirm the news that their bar and restaurant is closing down.

The reality TV stars say they “made the difficult decision” to shut up shop “after careful consideration.”

Schwartz and Sandy’s opened two years ago and is set to close “at the end of December.”

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Both Bravo stars write of how their business choice “wasn’t easy” and thank staff and patrons who have supported them along the way.

Stars poured a lot of money into Schwartz and Sandy’s

It’s no secret that launching any business comes with huge financial burden and it appears Schwartz and Sandoval weren’t exempt from having a hole burned in their pockets.

The Vanderpump Rules stars’ eatery is closing after they poured “over $1 million” into it, per Daily Mail.

Despite having to shut the restaurant doors, Schwartz writes of how he wants to “end this era on a high note” and welcomes people to come by to celebrate special occasions there.

Sandoval also urges people to “get together one last time” at Schwartz and Sandy’s after suggesting “the allure of being associated with reality TV has hidden what is an amazing spot and location for LA locals…”.