MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -- Hundreds of workers may lose their jobs after Kwik Trip, Inc. acquires PDQ Food Stores, Inc. in October.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) was notified on Monday, PDQ Food Stores, Inc, will lay off approximately 313 employees. The company says the layoffs will begin October 9.

DWD says Kwik Trip, Inc. may hire some of the affected employees after the sale is complete.

PDQ is an employee-owned company based in Middleton and its assets include 34 stores located in Southeastern Wisconsin.

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