Pickwick restaurant sale in the works
A press release issued today says Tim Wright of Duluth signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Pickwick Inc. on Friday.
The Pickwick, a long-time landmark of the Duluth restaurant scene, soon could have a new owner.
A press release issued today says Tim Wright of Duluth signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Pickwick Inc. on Friday. However, Wright said he has yet to close on the property.
Chris Wisocki, whose family had run the restaurant for four generations and 90 years, announced he was putting the eatery on the market in January.
Details of the sale have not yet been made public.
Joseph Wisocki, Chris’ great-grandfather, bought the business from August Fitger in 1919.
This past year, the restaurant’s operation was marred by a labor dispute that stemmed from Wisocki’s efforts to impose a new contract on unionized workers. This led to two weeks of picketing and the temporary lockout of two employees.
The National Labor Relations Board ordered Wisocki and Workers United Union Local 99 back to the negotiation table.
It’s unclear what the sale will mean for those negotiations.
If at least 50 percent of the restaurant’s union work force is retained, the new ownership will need to continue to recognize the bargaining unit.
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