Denny’s rival risks losing 85-year-old restaurant that’s a ‘cultural touchstone’ – and diners cannot hide disappointment
After a wave of closures, the owners of a well-known burger franchise may be facing the possibility of losing more locations.
Court issues have embroiled Frisch schiefs, and eateries have been forced to halt operations after being served eviction orders.
The chain, which was established in 1939, is believed to owe $4 million in rent.
More than 20 establishments were facing eviction, according to court documents.
Earlier this month, judges in Ohio approved orders that forced the closure of six Frisch Big Boy locations.
Now, more Frisch’s eateries are struggling to stay open.
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According to the ABC affiliate WCPO-TV, one that might be destroyed is a restaurant that has been in business for 85 years.
One of the chain’s first locations is the Mainliner in Fairfax, Cincinnati.
Additionally, diners have apologized.
One admirer, Steve Cole, called the eatery a cultural landmark.
Rick Willer, a fellow diner, reflected on his own dining experiences at the establishment.
It’s depressing. “Just going back that far,” he said to WKRC-TV, a CBS station.
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I think of my family from my childhood when I come here.
It’s quite depressing to have come here for so many years.
The eatery honors the original airplane with three engines.
The restaurant’s sign has a model of the aircraft.
US braces for ‘45,000 store closures’
Experts have warned that in the next five years, about 45,000 physical stores may shut.
In recent years, a number of large retailers have announced shop closures or completely shut down their operations.
Chains including Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Shore City, Tuesday Morning, Sally Beauty, Foot Locker, and Z Gallerie have all closed.
Bed Bath & Beyond is now only an online retailer after closing all of its physical locations.
Since the beginning of 2019, the retailers most impacted have been those selling apparel, consumer electronics, sporting goods, hobbies, books, music, and home furnishings.
According to UBS, there will be 45k fewer retail locations overall—from 958k to 913k.
According to the paper, certain establishments should prosper while others should suffer.
Retailers like Target, Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot might be among the winners, it added.
On December 13, the Mainliner restaurant’s eviction hearing is scheduled to take place.
There are further restaurants in Queensgate and Sharonville, Ohio, that are in danger.
Although there are more than 70 Frisch’s locations, almost 25% of the chain’s portfolio is at risk due to legal issues.
The Frisch’s restaurant in central Ohio’s Lancaster closed its doors for good in October.
Chiefs at the time blamed unanticipated events for the closure.
Although they were vague, they also mentioned the influence of other elements.
The closures were like losing an old friend, according to diners.
However, there have been closures at other chains besides Frisch’s.
After declaring bankruptcy, BurgerFichiefs closed two locations in upstate New York.
According to a statement obtained by The Times-Union, the business expressed gratitude for its clients and congratulated employees for their dedication.
The chain debuted a flagship restaurant in Manhattan just a few months prior to declaring bankruptcy.
Additionally, Wendy’s executives are currently closing 140 restaurants after President Kirk Tanner acknowledged that some of them were outdated.
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Additionally, executives at Denny’s are closing 150 locations.
About half will be closed this year, according to bosses, with the remaining half to follow in 2025.
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