State College waffle shops under new ownership after 52 years

State College waffle shops under new ownership after 52 years

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- After 52 years, The Original Waffle Shops in State College is under new ownership. The shops, located at 1229 North Atherton Street and 1610 West College Avenue, were previously owned by John and Lisa Dimakopoulos. Both had the focus of finding a new owner who would serve the customers, community and employees in the same way they did. The new owners, Chris and his wife Michelle Paret, were chosen due to their connec…

Well-known State College restaurants change ownership after 52 years

A favorite pair of restaurants among Penn State students, alumnus and State College residents has changed ownership.

Original Waffle Shops Change Ownership After 52 Years

Two popular breakfast and lunch spots in the State College area are entering a new era as their owners of more than half a century begin the next chapter of their lives. John and Lisa Dimakopoulos have sold the Original Waffle Shops at 1229 N. Atherton St. and 1610 W. College Ave. in Ferguson Township to Chris and Michelle Paret, State College residents of more than 20 years, according to a news release from Keystone Real Estate Group. “After 52…