Sixty years and several owners later, Sonny Boy restaurant is looking for another new owner.

Current owner Melissa Starkey purchased the Belmont County staple in 2023. She also owns the Homestead Event Center on U.S. 250 in Colerain and All American Restaurant in Bellaire at the former Rigas location.

Starkey said that her decision to sell Sonny Boy is a combination of health issues and being too busy with her multiple businesses.

She added that the event center practically consumes her entire weekend every weekend, which limits her ability to play an active role in her other two businesses. In addition to Sonny Boy, Starkey said that she will not be renewing her lease for All American Restaurant when it ends in August.

Once Sonny Boy is sold, Starkey plans to open a coffee shop in St.

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