 The chain was sold in December 2017 to a partnership that includes restaurateur Noel Bernier, the Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF), David Filmon, and several senior managers of Salisbury House.In July 2019 it was announced that Barish had purchased the Salisbury House chain back less than two years after selling it.In June 2008 Barish was appointed the Chairman of the Board of B'nai Brith Canada.