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Mary Robeton takes Nondas and Bob Dalton's order at Frisch's in Anderson Wednesday. Rumors have been circulating about if the restaurant might be closing or moving. Frisch's is keeping quiet for now but is planning to make an official announcement during the 50th anniversary celebration for the Anderson eatery on July 18th.
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Night Shift Manager Vicky McKenney carries two tenderloin orders from the kitchen out to waiting customers.
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The iconic Frisch's Big Boy stands at the intersection of Broadway and Grand in Anderson.
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Frisch’s keeps quiet about closing rumors

By Brandi Watters, Herald Bulletin Staff Writer

It’s not completely unfathomable, she said. “We were looking to move to the Grindstone Charlie’s building. That is the best place we can be. It is the traffic. It’s a hot spot.”

The restaurant was not able to scout a new location in secret, she said. “As soon as we went to check into the Grindstone Charlie’s building, people down in Florida wanted to know if we were moving, if we were closing down.”

Although she said Grindstone Charlie’s is an ideal location, Lehman will not disclose the future of Frisch’s until July 18.

Linda Dawson, director of economic development for the City of Anderson, was little help in determining Frisch’s secret. “They have not consulted with the city. If they’ve made that decision, I’m sure it was based on their own research and studies and decision.”

If Frisch’s does locate to the area near Scatterfield Road, Dawson understands why. Businesses want to be near the competition. “No matter how hard we try, they always end up on Scatterfield. They all want to be beside each other.”

Leaving the building on Broadway won’t be easy, Lehman said. “The fact that we might lose it, it bothers people. It’s like taking away part of their past.”

Contact Brandi Watters 640-4847, brandi.watters@heraldbulletin.com

If you go

Attend the 50th anniversary cruise-in

When: July 18, 2 to 7 p.m.

Where: Frisch’s Big Boy restaurant, Broadway Avenue, Anderson

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