— Sam's Quik Shop is closing its doors at the end of the year, owners announced Tuesday.

"I was approached over a year ago with an offer to purchase the property at 1605 Erwin Rd. For some time I was unable to speak on the subject because in my opinion, any business discussions were too premature to even talk about. I have told everyone that has asked that I’d been considering offers for the Sam’s Quik Shop property for years," owner John Boy wrote in a Facebook post.

Boy said the decision was difficult but ultimately "the best one for me and my family." While Boy did not name the owners but he did say the new space will be called Blue Light Living.

Sam's Bottle Shop, located at 1112 Hwy 54 in Durham, will remain open.