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HAGERSTOWN, Ind. - The new owner of Welliver's Smorgasbord plans to keep the name of the eastern Indiana landmark and hopes it will grow while sticking with its traditional roots.
"We're here to stay," Tony Bucher told the Palladium-Item of Richmond. "It's a legacy of respect for the family and the town in general. I don't want to do anything but expand on the tradition, expand on the brand."
Bucher hopes to grow in Hagerstown, Wayne County and surrounding areas. He hopes to build more of a takeout business and wants to start offering meals daily at Across the Street Antiques.
The business had amassed more than $200,000 in tax debts, and Janie and Mary Welliver said in early June that the restaurant would close unless a buyer came forward.
The Welliver sisters said they are happy that the deal with Bucher kept their famed smorgasbord restaurant from shutting its doors. The Wellivers will continue to greet customers, and the restaurant's 50 employees will keep their jobs.
"We were praying for a miracle," Mary Welliver said. "We got it."
Bucher said the financial details of their deal would remain private. He said the restaurant has no problem with its food or its reputation.
"This has been the destination spot," Bucher said.
Bob Hansen of Hagerstown said he's happy that Bucher stepped forward to save the restaurant.
"I'm relieved that they are staying open," he said.
Bucher co-founded an information technology business called Bucher & Christian, based in Indianapolis. Bucher says he sold his portion a year ago and is also in the entertainment business, with interests in books, movies and music.
Bucher said he's moving into uncharted territory with Welliver's, and knows the financial problems are great.
"It's going to be a rough (first) six months," he said. "Just continue to support us."
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Information from: Palladium-Item, http://www.pal-item.com
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