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The Gourmet Shop is changing owners after 40 years in business.<\/p>\n

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On Friday, the long-standing establishment The Gourmet Shop changed hands. Established in 1977, The Gourmet Shop has stood as a cornerstone eatery and European-inspired shop within the Five Points community<\/p>\n

Amy Beth Franks, who has served as Five Points Association executive director, purchased The Gourmet Shop from Dennis and Linda Hiltner.<\/p>\n

The question that now stands for many in the community is: What\u2019s next for The Gourmet Shop?<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was really surprising because no one really knew about it until like the day of, but we\u2019re all just gonna be positive,\u201d said Kayla Gooley, who has worked in the restaurant side of the business since 2014.<\/p>\n

While it is uncertain if Franks will make changes to the atmosphere of the popular eatery, the employees are eager to see what will happen.<\/p>\n

Nate Herring, a manager for The Gourmet Shop Caf\u00e9, the caf\u00e9 portion of the business, hopes to continue to see the close-knit relationships that develop among employees and customers under Franks\u2019 leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re all like a family here. I\u2019ve been here since \u201906 and I\u2019ve seen a lot of customers come through here and grow older,\u201d Herring said. \u201cI remember this one customer who I\u2019ve known since he was six years old and he was allergic to mayonnaise, and now he\u2019s off in college in Massachusetts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Franks resigned her position with the Five Points Association on Saturday, a day after the transition.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s a really nice person and she\u2019s done a great job with Five Points,\u201d Herring said. \u201cI\u2019m just hoping for the best and that things continue to go smoothly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hiltner is nostalgic for her time spent with the business, but is confident she and her husband Dennis made the right decision to sell as they prepare for retirement.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just seemed right with Amy Beth. It was time,\u201d Hiltner said. \u201cAll times have their season. I\u2019ve loved this place for 40 years and I\u2019d love to love it for 40 more.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Anna Simonelli, left, Kayla Gooley, middle, and Jane Hearn, right, are optimistic to see what changes Amy Beth Franks, the new owner brings to The Gourmet Shop.<\/p>\n

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Nate Herring, manager of The Gourmet Shop Cafe, is hoping for the best as The Gourmet Shop changes owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Linda Hiltner, along with her husband Dennis, opened The Gourmet Shop to serve as a restaurant and shop that features wines, cheeses, kitchenware and other things.<\/p>\n

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The Gourmet Shop in Columbia\u2019s Five Points has been in business since 1977. Recently the store has ben sold to a new owner.<\/p>\n

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