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Wednesday, 10 June 2009 |
By MIKE BURKHOLDER
Managing Editor
ST. MARYS — Residents looking to pick up a pizza or tacos from Villa Nova will have a new location to do so next week.
Owner Pete Hierholzer Tuesday announced he recently purchased the former BP Station and carry-out on Ohio 364 and plans to move Villa Nova into the facility. Hierholzer, who also owns the Celina Wine Store, said the move made sense.
“It’s a growth area — it’s a lot larger,” Hierholzer told The Evening Leader Tuesday from the new location. “We have gas as a drawing card and will have inside dining.”
Many of the services offered at the current location will continue when the company moves into its new digs. Hierholzer said the opportunity to offer inside dining is one he hopes will grow his business.
“We will have seating for almost 30 people,” Hierholzer said. “At the Celina Wine Store, we have inside seating and it works well. People have always said there is a lack of restaurants in St. Marys.”
The new Villa Nova will offer Marathon-branded fuel — a switch from the BP that was initially offered at the facility. Hierholzer said the new location should help the business continue to grow after being at its current location for 13 years.
“The benefits outweighed any negatives,” Hierholzer said. “It’s a nice location and we are just around the corner. I don’t think that will be a factor.”
Crews rearranged the inside of the building to accommodate the dine-in crowds. A Roughrider color scheme also can be found throughout the building.
“We moved some counters around,” Hierholzer said. “We hope to be ready June 17.”
As crews work to meet next week’s deadline, Hierholzer said there will be some tweaks to the menu at the new Villa Nova. An expanded menu and different hours of operation also are among some of the changes.
“We will be adding breakfast sandwiches and pizzas to go,” Hierholzer said. “We also will be able to deliver to the boat docks and that will be mainly a Saturday Sunday thing.”
Hierholzer said the 22 employees at Villa Nova are eager to move into the new building. With a crash course in fuel sales planned, Hierholzer said he is confident his employees will not miss a beat.
“They are thrilled,” Hierholzer said. “They are looking forward to the challenge, which makes it easier for us — having established employees.”
Hierholzer said once the move is complete, the old facility would be available for sale or lease
“With deed restrictions,” he said of any sale or lease on the property.
Once open at the new location, hours of operation will be 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
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