WANAMAKER, Ind. — A Wanamaker restaurant has been put up for sale by its current owner.
According to one of the business’ Facebook posts, Wheatley’s is for sale. If the restaurant’s current ownership group can’t find a buyer, Wheatley’s — which is located at 8902 Southeastern Ave. — will close on Sept. 29.
Wheatley’s owner indicated the aging building the restaurant currently occupies is one of the reasons the business is up for sale. Aging and inefficient equipment, escalating food prices and rising utility costs were among the other factors that drove Wheatley’s ownership to sell the restaurant.
In a Facebook post, Wheatley’s ownership also indicated “ever-changing eating habits of the community” have resulted in a significant decline in revenue. The restaurant was incurring losses monthly, per its owners.
“Quite frankly, the business needs a substantial investment to not only survive, but also to take it to the next level,” restaurant owner Kevin Stone wrote on Facebook, “a level that I believe is possible with the right person because this community, I believe, again, needs a restaurant like Wheatley’s.”
Earlier this year, a car crashed into Wheatley’s. Previous reporting indicates the crash caused significant damage to the structural integrity of the building.
In their Facebook post, Wheatley’s owners encouraged customers to continue to visit the restaurant while it is in the process of being sold.
“I would like to thank the community for its support these last 14 months, and more specifically, the many faithful customers that visit sometimes several times a week,” Stone wrote on Facebook. “It has been an honor to serve them in this unique community we call Wanamaker, and I will miss seeing them and exchanging stories, opinions and sometimes just saying hello or telling them to have a great day.
“Finally, I would like to thank the staff; it has been an interesting ride to say the least, but they certainly tried to make it work, and I have enjoyed working alongside each and every one of them.”
A full statement on the restaurant going up for sale is available here.
