Ingrid's Kitchen at 3701 N Youngs is for sale. The owner of the business, which has been operating in northwest Oklahoma City for 40 years, hopes to find a buyer interested in continuing the operation. [Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman]

Ingrid's Kitchen owner Lee Burrus is selling his business, but he hopes to ensure it will stay open.

The popular restaurant, which has two locations, has been open for 40 years. Burrus purchased the business 17 years ago, but is nearing the end of his time as owner.

"I'm selling because I'm retiring,” Burrus said. “I've been working for a long time, and I'm just ready. It's a tough decision, but sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do.”

Burrus is looking to sell to someone willing to keep the business going, much like he did. Before purchasing Ingrid's, Burrus owned a catering business.