Bill Shaheen has purchased the Purple Palace for $500,000. He also owns Molly-O’s, Bill and Bob’s Jewelry and Nick’s Beachside Grille.

Markos and Danielle Shaheen are now operating the Canton restaurant located at 204 12th St. NW, taking over from Markos' parents, Mark and Tina. The parents started the restaurant in 1970.

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While the Purple Palace sold breakfast to diners for years, Shaheen said the limited seating makes it unlikely that sit-down service will return in 2025. The restaurant only seats 15, he said.