Another bites the dust.

I don't know if it was a "mom and pop" family business, but if so the buy out could be considered a success story. Started in 1973, they could have been well into 2nd generation operation. If the business did well, the next generation could have had enough advantages that they didn't have to work 7 days a week at a retail store. I'll bet most small business owners want something "better" for their kids. Good for them if they did well with the buy out.