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Al-Taj Mediterranean Bakery and Sweets in Lexington is looking for a new buyer
Owner Rami Wadee says the business is not closing despite confusion sparked by a recent social media post.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Al-Taj Mediterranean Bakery and Sweets, a popular stop for baklava, Turkish delights, and other Mediterranean treats in Lexington, is looking for a new owner after five years in business.
Restaurant owner Rami Wadee said rising costs and inflation has him exploring the possibility of selling the business, but he wants customers to know the bakery is not closing.
“I want to focus on something that all the people, they thought I’m going to close. I’m not going to close,” Wadee said.
Wadee recently posted on social media about the future of the business and said he was overwhelmed by the community’s response. Customers flooded the comments with messages of support, encouraging him to keep the bakery going.
Even as he explores a potential sale, Wadee said his priority is making sure customers can continue enjoying the treats they’ve come to love.
“I’m not going to close. Maybe I’m going to get a buyer, maybe not. Maybe I’m going to stay another 10 years,” he said.
Wadee recently posted on social media about the future of the business and said he was overwhelmed by the community’s response. Customers flooded the comments with messages of support, encouraging him to keep the bakery going.
Even as he explores a potential sale, Wadee said his priority is making sure customers can continue enjoying the treats they’ve come to love.
“I’m not going to close. Maybe I’m going to get a buyer, maybe not. Maybe I’m going to stay another 10 years,” he said.
