I think SewBizGirl is right on target. Our small rural county supports 3 LQS, two only close one day a week (Sunday) and the other 3 days a week. Two do long arm quilting in addition to a full line of fabrics and notions. All 3 also sell on-line. My friend owns one of them and I know that she puts in 10 hrs min. days and often she works on Sundays even though the shop is closed. Being a small retail shop is long hours and hard work and very tiring. I can totally see those that have been in business for 15+ yrs just wanting a break.