Longtime popular family-owned deli sold in Tampa

Rumors that abounded on Tampa-based social media sites the past couple weeks were finally confirmed Monday. A local deli known for its style of Monte Cristo sandwich and large portions of other sandwiches and cakes that opened in 1963 will be changing hands.

Wright’s Gourmet House, originally founded by Marjorie and Pete Wright and sold to their grandson, Jeff Mount, in 1981, is officially property of Caspers Co., a Tampa-based hospitality business that was previously a large McDonald's franchisee. 

Financial terms of the deal, effective Monday, weren't disclosed. Mount will stay on in a transition role for six more months.