Brighton Big Boy Closed Due to Lack of ElectricityBrighton Big Boy Closed Due to Lack of Electricity

12/12/13 - A lack of electricity has shut the doors of the Big Boy restaurant in Brighton, but that closure may only be temporary. Right now the restaurant is dark, with a sign on the front entrance saying a power outage has temporarily closed the business. Randy McGarry, a former manager and 18-year employee of the restaurant who remains an avid customer, says employees were surprised to find the business closed on Monday. He also says he heard from some managerial employees that the power was cut due to non-payment of electric bills. Inquiries have been placed by WHMI at the restaurant's corporate and local offices for confirmation. McGarry tells WHMI the owner of the franchise could get the power back on as early as today, but with the heating off there could be frozen pipes and other damage that prevent business from resuming immediately. McGarry also says some of the employees have already begun looking for other employment. Officials from the city had no information to add on the issue.