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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Wawa awaits approval to take the place of vacant Frisch's restaurant, active apartment complex
An active apartment complex and a vacant Frisch's could soon turn to rubble as a new gas station awaits approval to take their place. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Malik Patterson spoke with tenants living next door to the vacant Frisch's. Hear more about the new plans for the 'eyesore' building LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. TRENDING STORIES: Grammy-nominated R&B artist to perform at Fraze Pavilion Body of 5-year-old girl found; third death in Ohio train collision Final tour stop: Alan Jackson confirms end of touring due to health The Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission will determine the fate of the former Frisch's on South Dixie Drive in Moraine at their meeting Tuesday night. People living in the apartment complex next door have said the vacant restaurant has become an eyesore over the last two years. A real estate group is hoping to move in, demolish, and build a new Wawa in its place. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Wawa eyes former Frisch's location in Moraine
The popular gas station chain Wawa has started the process of buying a property in Moraine that used to be a Frisch's, according to documents filed with the City of Moraine. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The first step to making the former restaurant into a gas station would be rezoning a nearby property, 2705 Lehigh Place, which is currently multi-family housing. TRENDING STORIES: Former local teacher to spend years in prison after sex abuse conviction 5 students from nearby district sneak into Clark County high school as prank, superintendent says Dayton launches 'intelligence hub' designed to solve crimes in real time The city will be holding a meeting on May 20th where they will discuss the possibility of rezoning, and affected tenants have been invited. The owner of 2705 Lehigh Place, Highdale LLC, says they plan on working with tenants in finding new places to live at other Highdale LLC properties. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Legal battle brews between Big Boy and Frisch's; And, Who's Dolly?
For years, Frisch's has been a staple in the Miami Valley, but then the restaurant got behind on rent and closed dozens of locations. Now, Frisch's is in a big legal battle with Big Boy, and Dolly's Burgers and Shakes are popping up in the former Frisch's restaurants. Dolly's recently opened in Hamilton, and Richard Shroeder was there for breakfast and returned. 'I'm here for dinner and I'll be coming as many times as I feel like it.' Shroeder is comfortable at the restaurant. He and his wife, Carol, of 58 years, often came to this place when it was Frisch's. 'They had good coconut cream pie. Good fish sandwich, too,' Schroeder said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks], TRENDING STORIES: Sergeant fired after sexual misconduct allegations could get job back; city to appeal decision Student says school has gone months without teaching math; school says math 'looks different' The reason dandelions have taken over the Miami Valley But Frisch's closed, and Dolly's moved in. News Center 7's Gabrielle Enright sat down with Tamer Afr, who is the CEO of Big Boy Restaurant Group and owns Dolly's Burgers and Shakes. He said, 'At the time, seeing what was really happening to the brand in this market was really sad.' Afr's company owns the rights and trademark rights for the Big Boy brand everywhere in the world except Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Those four states are Frisch's territory. When Frisch's got behind on rent, its landlord evicted dozens of restaurants. The company announced that two long-time Frisch's managers have acquired multiple locations. The Frisch's website shows that there are 31 locations, including three in the Miami Valley. Those restaurants are located in Sidney, Springfield, and Richmond, Indiana. Afr said Big Boy Restaurant Group terminated Frisch's brand and brand image rights. However, a judge granted Frisch's a temporary restraining order, allowing it to keep using the name for now. According to Afr, Big Boy wanted to come to the Miami Valley but needed a new name. 'So, that's why there are Big Boys in some places, and Dolly's in others. Some people may be wondering who Dolly is. 'She is a character in the Big Boy comics,' Afr said. First published in 1956, The Adventures of Big Boy often featured the bubbly blonde alongside Big Boy. Some have called Dolly, Big Boy's girlfriend and if they are a couple, are they still together, did they break up, or did the breakup? News Center 7 found a poster calling Dolly more than a sidekick and a character who could stand on her own. 'I think we're going to learn a lot more about Dolly in the near future. There's more to Dolly than we know,' Afr said. Hoping for a love story, customers like Shroeder hope Dolly and Big Boy are a couple. 'Oh, I love love. I had the best love of all,' he said. Shroader's wife, Carol, died in 2020. 'When we got married, I knew I would take care of her as long as I could. And that's what I did until we both got sick,' he said. Shroeder now comes to Dolly's for comfort food, and that reminds him of Carol. 'I think we have some similarities because again, the initial license and recipes came from us,' Afr said. News Center 7 reached out to Frisch's, and a spokesperson said they could not talk about the ongoing court battle. As for Dolly's Burgers and Shakes, Afr said we should expect to see more restaurants. 'The goal was originally to save the brand from being tarnished, and that's why we signed originally for the 55ish locations, 'Afr said. He wants to add more, and that the blonde is here to stay. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Dolly's is hiring now for these Dayton area locations: Kettering, Huber Heights, Wilmington Pike, Fairborn, Xenia, and Englewood. Of those, Englewood will be the first to open but no timeline has been set. The application link is The following is a statement from Frisch's: 'At Frisch's Big Boy, our focus remains on delivering great food and memorable experiences across our 31 locations in the tradition our guests have loved for generations. Our priority continues to be serving our communities with the quality, hospitality and value they expect from Frisch's.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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What's going to happen to Big Boy? Today on News Center 7 at 5:00
Big Boy's in jail, and the tartar sauce is different—what's going on with Frisch's? And what does it mean for your onion ring and hot fudge cake cravings? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 Anchor Gabrielle Enright has the real story behind the closings of one of Ohio's longest-running restaurant chains. Watch Today on News Center 7 beginning at 5:00 TRENDING STORIES: 3 dead in suspected double murder-suicide in Ohio Damaging winds, hail possible with another chance of severe storms today Fan in critical condition after falling from right field stands at MLB stadium [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Dolly's opens third Cincinnati-area restaurant in former Frisch's Big Boy in Colerain
Dolly's Burgers & Shakes is set to open its third Cincinnati-area location on Thursday at a former Frisch's Big Boy in Colerain Township, according to the new restaurant concept's Michigan-based owner. The diner restaurant, located at 9830 Colerain Ave., will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., said Southfield, Michigan-based Big Boy Restaurant Group. The latest opening comes after the company reopened former Frisch's in Blue Ash and Anderson Township in early March. The company has also reopened former Frisch's in Miamisburg and Troy near Dayton in the last month. 'Cincinnati has welcomed us with open arms, and we're excited to keep the momentum going,' said Big Boy CEO Tamer Afr, in a statement. Big Boy is in the midst of a legal battle with Frisch's over the right to use the Big Boy name in Cincinnati. In the meantime, it's using the 'working title' of Dolly's Burgers & Shakes, inspired by the name of Big Boy's girlfriend in comic books once published by the chain. Last month, Big Boy disclosed plans to reopen 55 former Frisch's by June 1. The company is currently hiring at nine other former Frisch's locations in Greater Cincinnati, according to its job postings website. Big Boy decided to move into Greater Cincinnati after the shuttering of more than 60 Frisch's diners. Frisch's former landlord, Orlando-based NNN Reit, said in court filings that Frisch's owed it more than $4.5 million in back rent. Frisch's, which had more than 80 locations in three states in early 2024, now has just over 30. Big Boy officials said they began talks to take over old Frisch's locations in October after NNN Reit began evicting Frisch's. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Dolly's Burgers & Shakes opens third restaurant in closed Frisch's
