Employees who work at Vince Carter's restaurant in Daytona Beach found out Wednesday the restaurant, co-owned by the local NBA star, is closing by the end of the week.

The restaurant, which opened in 2010, is scheduled to close by Sunday.

"I did hear the news, yes," said customer Katie Gremmel before she walked inside the restaurant. "It's sad. This is definitely a good restaurant. They have a different kind of menu and it's nice to come here for a decent dinner every once in a while."

Management inside the restaurant confirmed the closure, but do not know if the closing is permanent or temporary.

Carter's mother and co-owner, Michele Carter Scott, was not inside the restaurant Thursday and could not be reached for comment.

News of the closure comes as a surprise since Carter Scott told News 13 in January she was looking forward to an increase in foot traffic once the Tanger Outlet Mall opened later this year.

That development is across the street from the restaurant.

"That's just too bad. Well it’s a great place to eat and the people have jobs," said customer Bobby Jones.

The restaurant employs around 70 people.

Carter's philanthropic ventures are well known in the area. The NBA star donated money to his alma mater, Mainland High School, for the construction of the athletic center which bears his name.

Carter also donates to a substance abuse center in Flagler County, known as the Vince Carter Sanctuary.

Management inside the restaurant said Carter Scott will make an official announcement regarding the fate of the restaurant by Sunday.

Vince Carter once played for the Orlando Magic, but now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.