The Ames Tribune is reporting Hickory Park has been sold to new ownership. As of Aug. 31, Bernau Capital Partners purchased the popular barbecue restaurant from David Wheelock. Wheelock has owned the business since 1970.In a statement, Bernau Capital Partners claims the customers and nearly 200 employees will not be affected by the change. Bernau Capital Partners is based in West Des Moines and makes "long term investments in owners and senior managers who have a proven record of creating successful businesses and who desire additional resources to help their businesses reach their full potential," according to its website.

The Ames Tribune is reporting Hickory Park has been sold to new ownership.

As of Aug. 31, Bernau Capital Partners purchased the popular barbecue restaurant from David Wheelock. Wheelock has owned the business since 1970.


In a statement, Bernau Capital Partners claims the customers and nearly 200 employees will not be affected by the change.

Bernau Capital Partners is based in West Des Moines and makes "long term investments in owners and senior managers who have a proven record of creating successful businesses and who desire additional resources to help their businesses reach their full potential," according to its website.