50 minutes ago, rjs4470 said:

Way too small. Sometimes you can't even get into the drive through from 17. I can't tell you how many times since it's been open that I've just driven by because it's so hard to get into at times. I'm just not sure it would make sense financially for them to make that move and start all over again. So much of their business is drive through....I'm not sure a larger restaurant would drive enough business to warrant the cost.

I'm not sure that another restaurant makes sense. There is a lot of competition in that area. You've got several fast food joints (Wendy's, Arby's, BK, White Castle, McD's, Subway, Guthries, DQ and soon to be Sonic in addition to Chik Fil A). There's Chipotle and Hot Heads. There's casual dining with Bob Evans, Roadhouse, Harmon's and BW's.  There's a Mexican, Chinese and two pizza places. And you've got a nicer place with Walt's up the road. I just don't know what else the area needs that would be better than what's already there. Maybe a good solid, greasy spoon type Diner?

CFA tore down their location on Houston Rd in Florence and rebuilt it on the same lot, mainly to create more drive thru capacity. If they bought the Frisch's lot on the corner of Orphanage Rd. and Madison Pike in Ft. Wright, it wouldn't be to make the new building bigger. It would be all about increasing the drive thru capacity. 

46 minutes ago, theguru said:

Yes!  Hopefully a 24 hour place.  Waffle House is fantastic, but sometimes a change of pace would be nice. 

Want to hear something crazy - I have never eaten at a Waffle House - and I LOVE breakfast food.

2 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Want to hear something crazy - I have never eaten at a Waffle House - and I LOVE breakfast food.

You are missing out. 

3 minutes ago, theguru said:

You are missing out. 

That's what everyone tells me. It is on my list of to do's. 

11 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

CFA tore down their location on Houston Rd in Florence and rebuilt it on the same lot, mainly to create more drive thru capacity. If they bought the Frisch's lot on the corner of Orphanage Rd. and Madison Pike in Ft. Wright, it wouldn't be to make the new building bigger. It would be all about increasing the drive thru capacity. 

I understand that. This scenario is a little different...the lot Frisch's is on is much bigger, and in a prime corner location which along with a much more expensive real estate market means a much higher price tag. Obviously I don't know the numbers that would be involved, but I think the break even point for such a transaction would be much higher. Because of the location, I also wouldn't be surprised if the current owners (whomever that may be) would be willing or even looking to sell. Plus if drive through/expanding capacity concerns were an issue and tearing down and starting over were an option/necessity, there have been other parcels of land very close by that have come open/been available in the last several years that probably could have been had. The other consideration is whether CFA currently owns the land they are on, or if they rent, what the current lease terms are. Clearly, I'm just spitballing here and have no clue if my thoughts are even anywhere close to being correct.

My wife and I ate at the Bellevue location early yesterday evening,The food was good.The service was great and there was a decent crowd,

8 hours ago, Seckatary said:

My wife and I ate at the Bellevue location early yesterday evening,The food was good.The service was great and there was a decent crowd,

I'm going to guess that the surviving locations will see an uptick in business because of nostalgia.  We darn near lost it, let's enjoy it again.  Hopefully the quality goes back up and they can keep the momentum going and revive the local icon.

On 1/5/2025 at 1:30 AM, Voice of Reason said:

Want to hear something crazy - I have never eaten at a Waffle House - and I LOVE breakfast food.

It’s a great place to people-watch late at night. 

Maysville location is closed and will be plowed under for a Chick-fil-A.  

On 1/5/2025 at 1:52 AM, rjs4470 said:

I understand that. This scenario is a little different...the lot Frisch's is on is much bigger, and in a prime corner location which along with a much more expensive real estate market means a much higher price tag. Obviously I don't know the numbers that would be involved, but I think the break even point for such a transaction would be much higher. Because of the location, I also wouldn't be surprised if the current owners (whomever that may be) would be willing or even looking to sell. Plus if drive through/expanding capacity concerns were an issue and tearing down and starting over were an option/necessity, there have been other parcels of land very close by that have come open/been available in the last several years that probably could have been had. The other consideration is whether CFA currently owns the land they are on, or if they rent, what the current lease terms are. Clearly, I'm just spitballing here and have no clue if my thoughts are even anywhere close to being correct.

CFA FT WRIGHT LLC is the listed owner

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES LP owns the Frisch's lot.  Last sales price was $3,835,600 in 2015

I've gone to the Big Boy a couple times recently, been outstanding both times. 

The one at cvg airport has been outstanding ever time I eat there, it's in terminal A if anyone is traveling and wants to enjoy a fresh big boy sandwich. 

On 1/6/2025 at 10:30 AM, mcpapa said:

Maysville location is closed and will be plowed under for a Chick-fil-A.  

I take it back. Newest rumor is that the Michigan “Big Boy” company will take it over. Although there are copyright issues being litigated. 

Finally got back to Frisch's tonight after many years.  Stopped at the one on Kyles Lane and had a Big Boy, onion rings and a cherry coke.  MUCH better than it was the last time I was at one.  Burger and bun were not dry like last time and the rings were nice and savory.  Will definitely be back sooner rather than later.

11 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

Finally got back to Frisch's tonight after many years.  Stopped at the one on Kyles Lane and had a Big Boy, onion rings and a cherry coke.  MUCH better than it was the last time I was at one.  Burger and bun were not dry like last time and the rings were nice and savory.  Will definitely be back sooner rather than later.

Eating breakfast here as I read this. I have there a few times in the past month.