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UPDATE: Bryan meat market to remain open under new ownership

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Karley Cross

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Published April 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CT

UPDATE: Bryan meat market to remain open under new ownership — Readfield Meats & Deli in Bryan confirmed the business is now in the process of transferring ownership. (Karley Cross/Community Impact)

A longtime Brazos Valley staple will remain open after all.

After previously announcing plans to close at the end of April, Readfield Meats & Deli in Bryan confirmed the business is now in the process of transferring ownership.

What's happening

Current owners shared the new operators have ties to Aggieland and plan to continue serving customers in the same spirit as the Ruffino family had since 1960.

Customers are encouraged to use existing gift cards by April 30, as they will not transfer to the new ownership.

Additional details about the transition are expected to be released later. Officials expect new ownership to begin in early May.

Before you go

The family-owned shop has served the Brazos Valley for about 66 years. The Ruffino brothers had announced plans to retire after continuing their parents' legacy.