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Former A&W Sold: New Business Coming to Downtown Trenton

The former A&W is expected to be transformed into a new business by July.

The former A&W restaurant in Downtown Trenton was recently sold.

Local businessman and coffee lover Mark Hayes, 41, of Grosse Ile, purchased the property and plans to turn the former burger joint into a coffee shop.

Hayes said he plans to sell Crimson Cup brand coffee. Crimson Cup, based in Columbus, OH, sells only the top 5 percent of coffee beans harvested around the world, according to the Crimson Cup website.

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Hayes said his passion for coffee inspired him to open a coffee shop near his home.

"I love coffee," Hayes said. "I'm always looking for the best cup of coffee."

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Hayes also plans to sell ice cream at the coffee shop, though he did not know what type of ice cream he planned to sell.

Hayes' wife, Debbie Hayes, 40, is expected to be in charge of daily operations of the new Trenton business.

Hayes made his first offer on the A&W property in February, but the offer was rejected by the seller.

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