In 2009 owner John Letnik put the restaurant up for sale at a list price of $ 1.5 million but was unable to sell the restaurant , even after reducing his asking price .
In 2009 owner John Letnik put the restaurant up for sale at a list price of $ 1.5 million . 
 Despite nearly forty years of operation , Letnik was unable to sell the restaurant , even after reducing his asking price .