02/09/2026
Dear Friends and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to sell our restaurant, Buckeye Jake's Eatery. This place holds so many cherished memories involving our coworkers, our guests, and our family.
Since I had COVID, my health has declined, and following this last episode, it became clear that I needed to rearrange my priorities and put my family first. We have become friends with so many of you, and I still look forward to seeing you every day.
Whether it was Guests having my back with a tire change, singing "Ice Ice Baby" while tossing ice in the air, hiding Jake Barr's coffee cups, listening to your stories, or enjoying the wonderful music outside—especially when the singers would single me out and make me blush with songs like "Lady in Red"—I will miss it all very much.
Thank you for supporting us and letting us be a part of your family's memories. Please share this news with your own friends and family. If anyone has any interest or questions regarding the sale, please contact my agent, Kathy Clapp.
With Much Love,
The Guinn Family