Asheville-based White Duck Taco Shop owner Ben Mixson Dead at 42
According to WLOS-TV and the Asheville Citizen-Times, Ben Mixson, co-owner of the White Duck Taco Shops died whie on vacation in Florida on February 17.
His business partner and ex-wife, Lura Reuss, together owned nine White Duck Taco Shops and were partners in Broth Lab, managed by Camp Boswell.
Four additional White Ducks were in the planning stage at the time of Mixson's death.
One of the new White Duck Taco Shops is planned for Hendersonville in the Seventh Avenue East Historic District across from the old depot train station. It appears by all looks to be almost ready for an opening.
Reuss says the 'show will go on' ....as in continuing to operate the current locations as well as the ones on the drawing board. Reuss says she is hiring more staff which will include human resoures personnel and controller. Also being added to the mix are attorneys and accountants.
The cause of Mixson's death is still under investigation, according to the Wildwood, Florida Police Department, which is handling his case.
Stay tuned to WHKP RADIO for further information on the status of the company and the operation planned for here in Hendersonville.
