Steve Mather and his mom Anita tell NorthJersey.com that they've been discussing closing for about a decade. The decision to finally pull the plug was a financial one, they said.
Bischoff's last day in business will be Dec. 31, workers previously told Daily Voice.
Open in Teaneck since 1934, Bischoff's offers an "old-fashioned ice cream soda fountain experience," according to its website, with egg creams and homemade ice cream evoking sweet memories for several generations of Bergen County families.
Store employees said they did not know if someone new would take over or if the shop would be sold.
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