Small Bites: Murray's Deli changes ownership, adds wood-fired brick-oven pizzas to menu Jan. 25, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Murray’s Deli recently changed ownership, but the new owners Betsy Wells, Neil Dufford and Scott Dufford want Midlanders to know they can expect the same great service and food with some improvements. The restaurant was established in 1984, and they acquired the restaurant in September of 2020. Wells said she had heard a rumor that Murray’s Deli was closing. She called the restaurant and asked the owner if that was true, and he said they weren’t looking to close but would be open to selling.