Vick’s Gourmet Pizza, so much a part of Reynoldsburg that its biggest pie was named after the local high school mascot, has closed after 64 years in business.
In an emotional two-page letter addressed “to my local Vick’s fans,” owner Charlotte Vickers shared reasons for the closing that included lingering road construction on Main Street, a delay in COVID relief money from the federal government and post-COVID staffing struggles.
In addition, Vickers’ husband, Doug, died March 26 after a lengthy illness.
“During this stressful time, money was needed to maintain the business, and loans were taken on,” Charlotte Vickers wrote. “I did what I had to do for all of us. Unfortunately, the loans became too much to handle and … I couldn’t see a way forward.”
Vick’s closed Sept. 6.
The business at 7345 E. Main St. in Reynoldsburg is listed for sale by Hanna Commercial Real Estate Services.
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Vick’s Gourmet Pizza has closed its doors in Reynoldsburg after 64 years in business
Reporting by Bob Vitale, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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