Frankies Italian Grille closes Oct 14, 2009
Frankie s is owned by , a private-equity firm based in Dallas that owns Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Inc. and Del Frisco s Restaurant Group Inc. Del Frisco s operates the Sullivan s Steakhouse and Del Frisco s Double Eagle Steakhouse chains. Lone Star Funds made plans in 2007 to take Del Frisco s public but dropped that initiative late last year, citing market conditions. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Former LuLu's building gets a facelift Sep 4, 2009
Property manager Gary Judd said a local contractor has been hired to clean up the former restaurant building owned by Jamie Coulter, founder of the Lone Star Steakhouse company. The contractor was on site Wednesday and Thursday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Education in the Valley Jul 31, 2009
The Gumberry High School Class of 1969 will meet at noon, Saturday, Sept. 5, at Lone Star Steakhouse, 270 Premier Blvd., Roanoke Rapids. Copyright. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Community datebook (7/1/09) Jul 1, 2009
Benefit Car Show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lone Star Steakhouse, 4810 C St. A portion of the proceeds from meals served will be donated to Covenant House when their special flyer is presented to the server. Flyers available at car show. (Anchorage Daily News)