Mac and Bob’s, the landmark Salem watering hole and eatery launched by some former Roanoke College lacrosse players 45 years ago, has been sold to the owners of a restaurant group with 15 locations in four other states.

Owners Bob Rotanz, 69, Joe Dishaw, 68, and a silent partner, Tony Reyes, 69, on Wednesday signed the final documents turning over the business and its real estate at 316 E. Main St.

The new owners are Dave Magrogan and Jeff Larsen, two Floridians who operate or have investments in restaurants in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and North Carolina.

Magrogan’s a Pennsylvania native and chiropractor who left the profession for the restaurant industry years ago. He was present in Salem this week for the handover. Moving forward, patrons can expect minor improvements but no

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