The founder of Katzinger's Delicatessen has fixed her last sandwich. Diane Warren, who has owned the German Village deli for 32 years, sold the deli to Tim Rollins, owner of the the four Wine Bistro restaurants. No worries, Katzinger's, where the Rolling Stones and Bill Clinton have eaten, will carry on.

The founder of Katzinger's Delicatessen has fixed her last sandwich.

Diane Warren, who has owned the German Village deli for 32 years, sold the deli to Tim Rollins, owner of the the four Wine Bistro restaurants. No worries, Katzinger's, where the Rolling Stones and Bill Clinton have eaten, will carry on.

"In a lot of ways I see this as a stewardship responsibility," Rollins said. "So many people have long-standing history with it."

Rollins was looking to buy a concept when a mutual friend introduced him to Warren, who just happened to be looking to sell her deli. He figured it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy an iconic restaurant.

The sale includes Katzinger's popular stall at North Market as well. There is no Katzinger, by the way. Warren and her ex-husband, Steve, made up the name to give the deli more character.

The deli is a prime opportunity, said Bob Welcher, president of RCI Business Brokers, a Columbus-based restaurant consultant and broker.

"Katzinger's has a good concept and good brand and there is room for growth," Welcher said. "I think they could really fine tune it and expand the brand."

Rollins said he plans to focus on transitioning the business and learning as much as he can before looking to expand, but he sees the potential as well.

"There is probably some growth potential in the market area here," Rollins said.

After more than 30 years at the helm of the deli, Warren said it was time for her to plan for Katzinger's future.

"I'm almost 70 years old," she said in the press release, "and it would be irresponsible not to have a succession plan in place to continue the great legacy of Katzinger's in Columbus."

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