The owners of Deorio’s Pizza in Columbus have put the business up for sale, saying they want to spend more time with children, according to a Facebook post Saturday.
Deorio’s reopened in 2024 with new owners after it closed in 2017, ending its 55 years at Cross Country Plaza.
Owner Bernie Sherr reopened the restaurant in the former Cici’s Pizza building on Auburn Avenue, promising to incorporate some of the original recipes alongside new ones. However, the family of the former owner, Joan Thompson, spoke out, disputing the authenticity of these recipes ahead of Deorio’s reopening.
After almost two years of operating the restaurant, the decision to sell was made public on Facebook…