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The sale of Waynesburg’s iconic Cibo’s Restaurant signals a changing of the guard for one of the town’s most beloved culinary institutions.Waynesburg Today
The owner of Cibo’s Restaurant in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, which has been serving homemade Italian cuisine out of a former movie theater for over five decades, is looking to find a new owner to take over the business and its closely guarded recipes and signature sauces.
Why it matters
Cibo’s has been a beloved local institution in Waynesburg for generations, known for its authentic Italian fare. The potential sale represents a changing of the guard for one of the town’s most iconic restaurants and raises questions about the future of small, family-owned eateries in the face of industry consolidation.
The details
The current owner of Cibo’s, who has not been named, said they are looking to “cut back a little” after over 50 years of running the restaurant. The new owner would take over Cibo’s closely held recipes, signature sauces, and the restaurant’s location in a former movie theater in downtown Waynesburg.
Cibo’s Restaurant has been in operation for over 50 years.The current owner is now looking to sell the business.
The players
Cibo’s Restaurant
A long-running Italian restaurant located in a former movie theater in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, known for its homemade dishes and closely guarded recipes.
Cibo’s Owner
The current owner of Cibo’s Restaurant, who has not been named, and is now looking to sell the business after over 50 years of operation.
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What they’re saying
“I’m ready to cut back a little”
— Cibo’s Owner
The takeaway
The potential sale of Cibo’s Restaurant highlights the challenges facing small, family-owned businesses in the face of industry consolidation, as well as the importance of preserving local culinary institutions and traditions.
Dining and Cooking