Facebook campaign tries to save Amer's Deli in Michigan Union

Fans of Amer’s Mediterranean Deli are hoping a Facebook campaign will help the Ann Arbor restaurant remain in the Michigan Union after its lease expires in April, the Michigan Daily reports.

Amer’s, which also has locations on Church Street and State Street, is one of several restaurants that could be leaving the Union in coming months.

The leases for Pizza Hut, Subway, Wendy’s, Mrs. Fields, Freshens smoothies and Auntie Anne’s pretzels are also expiring, according to previous reports. University Unions is considering proposals to determine what businesses will open in the campus building.

Someone launched a “Save Amer’s in the Michigan Union” Facebook page in December, the Michigan Daily report says. It has 675 likes and asks fans to contact Vice President of Student Affairs Royster Harper and tell her Amer’s should stay in the Union.

Susan Pile, the director of the Michigan Union and Campus Involvement, said a number of options are being considered for the Amer’s space, including a University-run cafe.

• Read the full Michigan Daily report or view the Save Amer’s Facebook page.

Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at 734-623-2584 or email her at lizzyalfs@annarbor.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.