PITTSBURGH — The city of Pittsburgh is trying to secure the naming rights of a restaurant and cafe from Macy's in hopes that both will live on after the landmark store is closed.

Macy's is closing its downtown location around Labor Day after selling the landmark building.

Officials said the city wants the naming rights of Tic Toc restaurant and Arcade Bakery. Both are shutting down today.

The agreement would assign their names, branding and intellectual property rights to the Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority. Macy's has agreed to do so at no cost to the city.

Officials said the deal could involve rights to menus, particular dishes, or types of cookies.

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