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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
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Dolly's Burgers and Shakes opens 1st Miami County location
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Another former Frisch's Big Boy location has been taken over by Dolly's Burgers and Shakes. Dolly's opened for business early Tuesday morning at 20 Troy Town Drive in Troy. Frisch's occupied the building for a number of years until it closed in late 2024. 'We're thrilled to open Dolly's Burgers and Shakes in Troy,' said Tamer Afr, CEO of Michigan-based Big Boy Restaurant Group. 'We welcome everyone to come in to try our spin on American classics.' Patrons can expect to see burgers, chicken, desserts, breakfast bar, soup, salad, fish and more on the menu. In late March, Dolly's opened its first Miami Valley location roughly 31 miles south in Miami Township. To browse or apply to available positions at Dolly's, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Dolly's Burgers and Shakes to open in former Miami County Frisch's location
A restaurant is set to open at a former Frisch's location in the Miami Valley tomorrow, according to a Big Boy Restaurant Group spokesperson. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dolly's Burgers and Shakes will have a soft opening at 20 Troy Town Drive at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. TRENDING STORIES: Local Big Lots store may reopen soon Former teacher's aide accused of assaulting boy with autism on school bus enters plea Former high school staffer accused of having sexual relationship with student pleads guilty The Big Boy Restaurant Group (BBRG) announced the restaurant's opening Monday evening. This Dolly's location will be the chain's fourth restaurant in Ohio and second in the Dayton area, the spokesperson said. >>RELATED: Miami Valley set for new Big Boy restaurant following area-wide closures 'We welcome everyone to come in to try our spin on American classics. Our menu features our Signature Burger, The Dolly Chicken Sandwich, Fish and Chips Dinner and our Classic Blockbuster Breakfast, among so many other favorite dishes. We take pride in serving our sauces, soups, dressings, and ice cream made in our very own commissary,' BBRG CEO Tamer Afr said. As previously reported by News Center 7, Dolly's Burgers and Shakes opened on Springboro Pike in Miamisburg on March 24. The restaurant will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
01-04-2025
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Map: Here are the open Frisch's (and Dolly's) locations in Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati's burger landscape is getting extra juicy. In March, two vacant Frisch's locations reopened under a new name, Dolly's Burgers and Shakes, and new ownership: Big Boy Restaurant Group. CEO Tamer Afr told The Enquirer the group has big plans for Cincinnati and beyond, setting its sights on reopening 55 closed Frisch's restaurants by June 1. So where are the new Dolly's Burgers and Shakes located? And which Frisch's remain open across the Cincinnati region? Here's a map and list. Note: This is an evolving situation, and the list of Dolly's locations may change after the publication of this article, as more locations are expected to open. Looking to try Dolly's Burgers and Shakes? The chain opened two Cincinnati locations in former Frisch's Big Boy restaurants. 9070 Plainfield Road in Blue Ash, open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 7706 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson Township, open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily The new restaurants feature a breakfast bar from 7 to 11 a.m. on weekdays and 8 to 10 a.m. on weekends. They also have a weekly seafood buffet from 4 to 9 p.m. on Fridays through Easter. Note: This is an evolving situation, and the list of open locations may change after publication of this article. It is always best to call the location you want to visit beforehand. 8383 Vine St., Hartwell, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 5570 Liberty Fairfield Road, Liberty Township, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 11122 Hamilton Ave., Forest Park, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 4462 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 8545 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 1255 Main St., Hamilton, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 100 Landmark Drive, Bellevue, Kentucky, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 20 Kyles Lane, Covington, Kentucky, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 2611 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Kentucky, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 3087 Terminal Drive, Hebron, Kentucky (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport). This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Map: Frisch's and Dolly's locations open in Greater Cincinnati
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Frisch's calls out Dolly's for 'ruthless display of corporate arts and crafts'
A Cincinnati burger war is starting to sizzle. Earlier this month, "Dolly's Burgers and Shakes" began filling the vacant red and white buildings that once housed Frisch's Big Boys. The diner, owned by Michigan-based Big Boy Restaurant Group, ruffled feathers with its new locations after more than 65 Frisch's locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, including more than half of the locations in Greater Cincinnati, were forced to shutter due to an ongoing eviction dispute. As Dolly's works on its signage, Frisch's poked fun at the restaurant on social media Friday, calling the makeover of the old Frisch's locations a "crafty takeover." "In a ruthless display of corporate arts and crafts, Dolly's has taken over Frisch's Big Boy—literally just slapped their logo right on top like a bad DIY project," Frisch's official Facebook page posted. BREAKING: In a ruthless display of corporate arts and crafts, Dolly's has taken over Frisch's Big Boy—literally just... Posted by Frisch's Big Boy on Friday, March 28, 2025 The chain added that it would be mad, but it's too focused on serving up tradition and "staying legendary." Frisch's post comes after its other one from March 26, which said, "31 Locations. ONE Frisch's. Legend can't be imitated." A spokesperson for Dolly's/Big Boy Restaurant Group was not immediately available for comment. A Frisch's spokesperson had nothing to add when reached out to for comment by The Enquirer. Michigan-based Big Boy Restaurant Group said it would begin reopening former Frisch's Big Boy locations under a "working title" name of "Dolly's Burgers & Shakes," with the addition of some very familiar-looking menu items, such as "Big Boy" hamburgers – tweaked to suit local tastes. It wants to reopen 55 closed Frisch's restaurants by June 1, CEO Tamer Afr told The Enquirer. In March, a federal court issued a temporary order barring the company from using the Big Boy name after Frisch's sued claiming it has 'exclusive' rights to the moniker in most of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. Afr said the company would prefer to operate the eateries under the Big Boy name, but that depends on the outcome of the court case. Dolly is more than just a rival chain looking to replace Frisch's Big Boy. Their relationship is much deeper than that. The new diner concept is named after Big Boy's girlfriend, Dolly, from the comic books once published by the restaurant chain. "The Adventures of the Big Boy" comics debuted in 1956 and were written by none other than Stan Lee − yes, that Stan Lee. The comics were made by Timely Comics, the predecessor of Marvel Comics. The restaurant's comic books were handed out to kids for free so they'd have something to do while waiting for their food. Two versions of each issue were produced, identical except for the West Coast or East Coast versions of the Big Boy character used. The stories featuring Big Boy, his girlfriend, Dolly, and his dog, Nugget, were published for 39 years. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Frisch's calls out Dolly's on social media amid battle for Big Boy
