Save. Spicy sweet slaw, four shrimp fried or sauteed and your choice of cheese. All sandwiches are served on a brioche bun. The novel hamburger started as a joke. Zeke's Drive In is a historic hamburger restaurant in Gold Bar. Your choice of cheese, crispy bacon, grilled mushrooms, tempura fried zucchini, and jalapeno cilantro ranch. [52][note 9], In 1996, after 39 years and 466 issues,[64] Big Boy cancelled the comic book and hired Craig Yoe's Yoe! It appears that they may have closed as Ellen was diagnosed with cancer according to the LUCA Eats website. Continue Reading 14 Will be back soon, We're sorry, hotels cannot be booked for more than 30 days. [283] A second Big Boy opened in May 2022 in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas;[284] called Big Boy Tavern, it includes a bar and small casino area. [65][66] After 63 issues, the Big Boy Magazine was itself cancelled in 2008. Big Shef. On April 16, 2017, the last Big Boy restaurant in the city of Detroit closed. [10], In 1998, CKE sold JB's Family Restaurants Inc., to Santa Barbara Restaurant Group for one million shares of Santa Barbara's common stock. [21] Bernhard was not impressed with Washam's mascot, saying it was sloppy and had a moronic expression. [Advertisement]", "Franklin Rebuked: Elby's Gets OK To Build", "It's Sandwiches vs. 11 bankruptcy help", "JB's Family Restaurants files Chapter 11", "After yearlong closure, Flagstaff's Galaxy Diner returns to a very different world", "Casa Grande's JB's Restaurant shuts its doors", Archive of last version of official website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=JB%27s_Restaurants&oldid=1139598759, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 23:15. Differences between the East and West Coast designs, including the statues, created confusion along the Ohio-Michigan border where Frisch's and Elias Brothers operated. A sign stating the closure was taped the door of the restaurant. Ecstatic that you enjoyed our Alabama Poutine topped with our signature Crawfish & Conecuh cream Gravy! [21] The "West Coast Big Boy" mascot was revised, fiberglass statues molded, schemes created for menus and building designs, and a comic book for children launched. *Doesn't include any sides*, A classic chicken fried steak topped with our homemade sausage gravy, Your choice of our delicious bacon strips or savory sausage. ", Return and place check on the table: "I'll return shortly.". Big Boy restaurants were cobranded with at least 34 different names representing various franchisees. [2][note 1] In 1963, the holding company was renamed JB's Big Boy Family Restaurants, Inc. Larger chocolate chip cookie topped off with fresh strawberries, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, and a scoop of ice cream. Big Boy began as Bob's Pantry in 1936 by Bob Wian in Glendale, California. Besides the Big Boy hamburger and its construction, he attributed most of his success and that of his franchisees to following these rules. What happened to the restaurant that Gordon Ramsay walked away from? President Biden, left, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery during a visit by Biden that was kept secret beforehand. In February 1937, some local big band musicians, who were regular customers of Bob's Pantry, visited the restaurant. In response, the restaurant's Big Boy statue is now outfitted wearing a cowboy hat and boots. In April 2017, the Danville Big Boy, the only unit in Illinois, dropped Big Boy and rebranded as the Border Cafe. Call us or come by to ask about takeout. The last two remaining JB's currently operate in Salt Lake City, Utah at 102 W S Temple, and in Rexburg, Idaho at 150 W. Main Street. [277][278], Company-owned restaurants have also closed for under-performance.[279][280][281]. [69] Demand for "the special" soared but Wian sought a "snappy" name, which became Big Boy. However, Alexa had already cut ties with Zeke, so the Duran Group was not affected. The serial sometimes called "King of the Giveaways"[21][52] once had distribution estimated at three million copies. on November 21, 1961. [note 8] Contracted to Paragon Products, this version featured an older, leaner Big Boy, with his siblings Katie and Tripp replacing Dolly and Nugget,[52] and was adopted by the JB's and Azar's Big Boy franchises. Watch kitchen (number panel) for completed order and promptly serve meals to table. Awesome! Robert Liggett, Jr. (Chairman, 20002018). I had their crawfish poutine appetizer and really enjoyed it. I was visiting friends that recently moved to the area and a friend from FL drove up to meet me here. The hamburger remained a part of the Frisch's East Coast statues, though the slingshot was eliminated from the figure's back pocket. By 1979, there were more than a thousand Big Boy restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, and about 20 franchisees. Choice of Parmesan garlic fries or fire fries. Five onion rings, five fried zucchinis, five fried mushrooms, five sauteed or fried shrimp on a bed of spicy-sweet slaw and your choice of parmesan garlic fries or fire fries. [271] In 2016 both the Ann Arbor, Michigan, restaurant (on North Zeeb Road)[272] and the restaurant in Houghton Lake, Michigan continued to operate but not as Big Boy restaurants. The company was based in Tempe, Arizona and had 104 JB's branded restaurants at its height in 1995. 2 pieces of parmesan crusted sourdough bread, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, bacon, grilled tomatoes, and chopped basil. [106][107], Several franchises also held Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises and sold that chicken in their Big Boy restaurants; these included Marc's,[108] McDowell's,[109][110] Lendy's and one or more Shoney's subfranchises. Penne pasta topped with marinara sauce, tempura fried zucchini, and parmesan cheese. And be a good neighbor in the community. Follow Us On Instagram; Book Online. But, after Zeke dies after hurricane Katrina, the restaurant was directionless. Plus, exclusives like Kylie Cosmetics, PATTERN, florence by mills, Juvia's Place & Ulta Beauty Collection. [10] At the time of the sale, Summit had operated or franchised 104 JB's family-style restaurants, six Galaxy Diners and 16 HomeTown Buffet restaurants. Having reddish or blonde hair he was portrayed in a running pose. Big Boy also operated (or planned to open) restaurants in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Brazil, the Philippines and Thailand. These franchisees are listed below with territories, time span, founders, comic book code (in brackets) and additional notes, as known: Mady's Big Boy of Windsor, Ontario, was not a franchisee, though sometimes identified as one and using a similar looking mascot. The matter is further confounded because after Schoenbaum changed the public name of his restaurants from "Parkette Big Boy Shoppes" to "Shoney's Big Boy" in 1954, the parent company remained named "Parkette Foods" until it merged with Ray Danner's company in 1971, then being renamed "Shoney's Big Boy Enterprises. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Topped with parmesan and fresh parsley. Wow thanks so much for coming out to see us and bringing your friends! Tempura buttermilk fried onions rings served with your choice of dressing, Our homemade fire fries or garlic parmesan fries served with your choice of dressing, Ten fried calamari served on a bed of spicy-sweet slaw. English muffins topped off with ham, poached eggs, and our homemade hollandaise sauce. Includes your choice of hash browns or home fries and toast or a flour tortilla. The new statue resembles the West Coast design but wears striped overalls like the original East Coast Big Boy. *Extra pasta sauce will be an additional 1.25 per side*, Add Chicken 5.00, Italian sausage 5.00, Shrimp 6.00, calamari 6.00, Salmon 7.25, Ribeye 9.25. The parties settled, JB's paying $7 million in exchange for additional territory, including central and northern California, and Oregon, where (as in Washington, Nevada and Arizona) it operated as Bob's Big Boy; JB's also purchased 29 existing Bob's Big Boy restaurants from Marriott. Acquisitions and mergers also occurred. Zocalo is closed. Finished off with feta cheese and rosemary basil vinaigrette. Thanks so much for your 5 star review! Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, black olives, feta cheese, croutons, and rosemary basil vinaigrette served on a bed of romaine lettuce. Please request if you would like your dressing on the side. [125], Unlike most modern franchises, the historic Big Boy franchisees differed somewhat from one another in pricing and menus. In the 1980s, the hamburger was removed from the West Coast design; representing a de-emphasis of the hamburger in North American Big Boy restaurants, it also accommodated the Japanese Big Boy restaurants, which do not serve hamburgers on a bun. Elby's was unique in leaving and rejoining the Big Boy system. She ordered a medium cooked fillet which was undercooked, but very good. In the early 1970s, Frisch's acquired Kip's Big Boy; JB's acquired Vip's, Kebo's, Leo's and Bud's which were rebranded JB's. [11] Wian said he had five basic rules for building his business: "be a good place to work for, sell to, buy from, and invest in. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. [14][15] At the time of the bankruptcy filing, JB's Family Restaurants had operated seven corporate restaurants and had 15 franchised restaurants in six Western states[16] after closing 26 other locations.[17]. [6] The sale funded expansion in the western US. The company was named "Parkette Foods" until 1971, when Ray Danner changed it to "Shoney's Big Boy Enterprises". Blackberry's Before Kitchen Nightmares Plainfield, New Jersey is a middle-class city with a strong sense of community. [8]:81, Typical of Big Boy restaurants, Elby's Big Boy used a nine-step process waiting on dining room customers:[91], Bob Wian was discerning of employees, hiring wait staffwhich he considered a professionby appearance, intelligence and enthusiasm. It now operates as Sandusky Family Diner.[294][295]. [note 12] The Big Boy hamburger originally called for a quarter pound (4ounces) of fresh ground beef, but later, franchisees were permitted to use frozen beef patties, and the minimum content reduced to a fifth of a pound to offset increasing food costs. [71]:D4 He also assembled the principal franchisees as board members of the National Big Boy Association to participate in leadership. Occasionally Big Boy statues have come into conflict with local zoning ordinances. I ordered a medium rare ribeye which turned out to be a flat iron steak which was over cooked. "[89][80] He believed "the customer is always right" and instructed employees that, "if any food item is not satisfactory, return it cheerfully and apologize for the error". [8]:11 The restaurants became known as "Bob's", "Bob's Drive-Ins",[9][10][note 1] "Bob's, Home of the Big Boy Hamburger",[10] and (commonly as) Bob's Big Boy. 3 stacked corn tortillas topped with refried beans, chorizo, cheddar cheese, onions, homemade red or green chili sauce, and 2 eggs cooked any style. Your choice of one side. His first dish boiled shrimp is tough to eat, Candace tells Gordon that shrimps are fresh frozen. All omelettes include your choice of hash browns or home fries, and your choice of toast, dollar cakes, or biscuits and gravy. Where is zekes now? In 1988 JB's dropped Big Boy, allowing its franchise agreement to lapse after Marriott sold the Big Boy chain. [262] A second restaurant was opened in Pattaya in October 2020. . The Big Boy name, design aesthetic, and menu were previously licensed to a number of regional franchisees. [86] Shoney's reintroduced the "Classic Double Decker", somewhat different than the Big Boy, about a decade after leaving. This place really gets noisy once the crowd builds. Ham, turkey, bacon, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, a boiled egg and your choice of dressing served on a bed of romaine lettuce. Big Boy built its last drive-in in 1964 and by 1976, only 5 of the chain's 930 restaurants offered curb service. [43] The debut statue wearing a Reds uniform is placed near the existing statue at Great American Ball Park; another is planned for an unnamed Frisch's restaurant. Includes 2 slices of crispy bacon or 1 sausage patty. 3 scrambled eggs, diced onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, and your choice of chorizo, bacon, sausage, ham, or thinly sliced prime rib. Conscious . [282] On November 8, 2020, the first Big Boy restaurant opened in Indian Springs, Nevada. [87], Big Boy offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, salads, dinner combinations, and various desserts. 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[Advertisement]", "Bob's Fried Chicken Special [Advertisement]", "Hot Shoppes Picnic to Go-Go [Advertisement]", "Super Season Special: Taste the difference fresh makes", "A Thanksgiving Menu That's Really Stuffed! [20] When he was six years old, Woodruff walked into the diner Bob's Pantry as Bob Wian was attempting to name his new hamburger. In 2018, Big Boy was sold to a group of Michigan investors and renamed Big Boy Restaurant Group. [34] A 2004 compromise allows the existing statue to remain with the words "Big Boy" removed from the figure's bib. Also so thrilled you had a chance to see our famous dolphins! Fox/ITV Studios/YouTube. We have lots of great seasonal specials featuring fresh local in season produce. Some sources say Elby's came from the childhood nickname of Ellis Boury. However, Alex Shoenbaum founded the original Parkette in 1947 and became a Big Boy franchise in 1952. [18] In June 2019, the company abruptly closed the doors of all of its restaurants and deactivated its website. I put my cooks in chef's outfits, even though they couldn't boil an egg". Closed now : See all hours. Some sources, including a 1986 Azar's menu, say 1954. About 175 Big Boys existed in July 2006,[267] compared to 76 in July 2019. We came on a Monday night even though they was busy we was sat & greeted immediately by the sweetest server, Sarah M Made our visit so enjoyable. [118] Franchisees were permitted to subfranchise; these early subfranchisees often used their own name and operated independently: Frisch's licensed Azar's, and Manners; Shoney's licensed Adler's, Arnold's, Becker's, Elby's, Lendy's, Shap's, Tune's, and Yoda's. [80], Originally, the Big Boy hamburger was the only common menu item required of all Big Boy franchisees. Chicken dipped in hot sauce topped with your choice of cheese, grilled onions, bacon, avocado, and tempura fried jalapenos. Cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese, croutons, and ranch all served on a bed of romaine lettuce. Frisch's Big Boy Restaurants is a restaurant chain with its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.The Big Boy name, design aesthetic, and menu were previously licensed to a number of regional franchisees. Fresh Seafood, Delicious Salads, New Orleans Classic Cuisine and Awesome Po-Boys are what we do best. Served on a sourdough bread. It appears that they may have closed as Ellen was diagnosed with cancer according to the LUCA Eats website. Penne pasta sauted with fresh garlic, tomatoes, black olives, crushed peppers, our homemade chipotle sauce and roasted poblanos. Many sources mistakenly report that Shoney's began in 1959 because Ray Danner became a Shoney's Big Boy franchisee in 1959 and he is assumed to be the founder. [1] Broberg chose the location because many students at Brigham Young University in Provo came from Southern California where Big Boy was popular, as well as . (Regardless, the Big Boy condiment used was often simply referred to as "special sauce" on menus chainwide.) We at Zeke's Fish & Chips have long considered ourselves to be well-versed in the art of delicious seafood. It instantly attracted public attention. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. In 1955, Bob Wian hired Manfred Bernhard, son of graphic designer Lucian Bernhard,[8]:12 to create a new public image for Big Boy. [55], Manfred Bernhard commissioned Timely Comics to produce the book. Before 1954, Parkette (Shoney's) used both versions, though never together. From the excellent service (thanks, Sarah M.!) The inspiration for Big Boy's name, as well as the model for its mascot, was Richard Woodruff of Glendale, California. Frisch's now owns the "Big Boy" name in a defined four-state region and its franchisee Azar's closed in 2020. Add for 0.60 each: Onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms or spinach. Exactly which band was involved is unclear. Deep in debt, Ramsay discovered a lengthy menu with more than 100 dishes on it, many of which were bland or too garlicy. [256] Zensho had purchased Big Boy Japan from the ailing Daiei in 2002 for 8.65 billion yen. [81][82] Similarly, when franchisees left Big Boy, they would typically rebrand the Big Boy hamburger: it became the "Superburger" (Eat'n Park),[83] the "Buddy Boy" (Lendy's),[84] the "Big Ben" (Franklin's),[85] and the "Elby Double Deck hamburger" (Elby's). After Bob's, the four original franchisees (in order) were Frisch's, Eat'n Park, Shoney's (originally called "Parkette") and Elias Brothers, all clustered near the state of Ohio. From the excellent service (thanks, Sarah M.!) *, Cheese options: Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Mozzarella or Swiss, *Make your sandwich into a wrap for free*. In August 2020, a partnership was announced with Terrible Herbst to expand into Southern Nevada. Crispy bacon, three tempura fried onion rings, spicy ketchup and your choice of cheese. [251] In 1965 Bob Wian sued Mady's for trademark infringement but failed because (his) Big Boy was judged not widely known in Canada. [119][120] (An eastern Pennsylvania Elby's franchisee briefly operated as Franklin's Big Boy before dropping Big Boy.). JB's Family Restaurants was founded in 1961 by Jack M. Broberg as JB's Big Boy, a Big Boy restaurants affiliate, in Provo, Utah. *Substitute one of your sides with our homemade soup of the day for an additional 1.85*. Topped with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. We are so sorry about the mix up with your steaks and their temperatures. Choice of parmesan garlic fries or fire fries. Black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, avocado, fried corn tortilla strips, and chipotle aioli served on a bed of romaine lettuce. Tossed in your choice of hot or honey BBQ sauce. You won't regret it! Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps adjust their uniforms before the start of the George Washington Birthday Parade. When Marriott purchased Big Boy (Wian Enterprises) in 1967, this included Bob's Big Boy. The food and drinks were great and our server scott made us feel so welcomed! A cheesecake slice topped with fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup and chocolate syrup. Tempura buttermilk fried mushrooms with your choice of dressing. [42] (The restaurant was rebuilt in 2016, and no longer displays the modified statue. Penne pasta sauteed with fresh garlic, spinach, California vegetables, and our secret homemade sauce. *Lasagna doesn't include any sides*, 3 of our delicious seafood tacos. "[69] [emphasis added]. I am not sure exactly what we had for desert but it was excellent. All Pastas are served with two pieces of garlic bread. [note 10] Bob Wian improvised, creating the first (then unnamed) Big Boy, intending the thing "look ridiculous, like a leaning tower". [56][52][57][note 5] DeCarlo continued drawing in the second year and Lee writing the series through 1961. Ogun Sever Okur, 38, places a balloon symbolizing the last toy of a dead child after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Feb. 20 that followed by two weeks a 7.8-magnitude temblor that struck near Gaziantep and killed more than 44,000 people in Turkey. Yet, Nina was a lot more heartless than her. Mr. Zekes all day breakfast menu will be served from open to close Saturdays and Sundays only. [123][124] The same occurred with Eat'n Park, Elby's, Lendy's, JB's, and Abdow's who kept their names after leaving Big Boy. All burgers are 8oz served on a brioche bun with a pickle spear, lettuce, tomato, and onions. [16] Frisch's operates or franchises 84 Big Boy restaurants in the United States. [64] After 75 issues, it became Shoney's Fun and Adventure Magazine introducing a Shoney's mascot ("Uncle Ed" bear) in place of Big Boy, allowing it to serve Shoney's non-Big Boy restaurants. 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3187 +1 251-280-8008 Website Menu Closed now : See all hours See all (108) Ratings and reviews 235 RATINGS Food Service Value Details CUISINES Steakhouse, Bar, Seafood, Pub Meals Lunch, Dinner View all details about Location and contact 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3187 Website We are so happy you had a fabulous time here with us! Thousands of others died in neighboring Syria. Choose from sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, and green chilies. "Big Boy" wasn't written on the chest of the East Coast mascot. Penne pasta sauteed with fresh garlic, basil, tomatoes, and lime juice. The company became public in July 1971 and its stock quickly sold out at its first offering. Review. Sometimes called drive-ins, these junior stores did not use carhops. [Advertisement]", "July 4th. The first JB's Big Boy opened there Crispy bacon, avocado, tempura buttermilk fried jalapenos, jalapeno cilantro ranch and your choice of cheese. A Cajun/Creole restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana, Zeke's offered a variety of dishes on their menu. Our homemade chilaquiles made with red sauce, queso fresco and an over easy egg. I'm so glad we stopped here! A freshly charbroiled 24oz porterhouse steak topped off with sauted mushrooms. Zeke's Fish n Chips. [192] During the mid to late 1980's there was one in Nassau, Bahamas. She ordered a medium cooked fillet which was undercooked, but very good. Gordon orders oysters Cortello, boiled shrimp, fried chicken steak and bread pudding. [290][269][291] The restaurant was closed by January 2020. In the last three years, Save The Cups has raised over $550,000 that has gone directly to paying the medical bills of women fighting the disease and they're just . Kitchen Nightmares (US) S04 E13: Zeke's, Metairie, LA - CLOSED UPDATED : 26 December 2019 In this episode of the Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon visits Zeke's, Metairie, LA. [52][60][note 7], Because of the distinct East and West Coast Big Boy mascots, dual versions of Adventures were produced, identical except for the detail of the Big Boy figure. Tempura buttermilk fried zucchini served with your choice of dressing, Ten sauted or fried shrimp served on a bed of spicy-sweet slaw. It was written on the side cap in the comic book, but otherwise, it was written on the sleeve and the franchise name written on the side cap. We are honored to be your "go to" restaurant each and every time you come back! A rescue dog in the running for America's favorite pet, the Battle of the Oranges and more of the week's best photos. Wian said, "Hello, Big Boy" to Woodruff, and the name stuck. All 2-egg breakfasts include two eggs cooked any style, your choice of hash browns or home fries and your choice of toast, dollar cakes, or biscuits and gravy. Winter storm in the West, Biden in Kyiv and a memorial for children lost in Turkeys earthquake. Served with sauted California vegetables and your choice of parmesan garlic fries, fire fries, spicy-sweet slaw, mashed potatoes or a side salad. Alternatively, you may use, There are newer reviews for Zeke's Restaurant, I went to zekes with my family tonight and had anamzing experience. Penne pasta sauteed with garlic, bacon, onions, and our secret homemade sauce. OPEN 11:OO AM TUESDAYS. [38] Rather than modifying a typical statue, the Big Boy restaurants in Manistique[39][40] and St. Ignace,[41] Michigan display full scale moose statues dressed in checkered overalls with "Big Boy" printed across the chest. Cheese options: Cheddar, Pepper jack, Mozzarella, or Swiss. [261] In May 2020, the first Thai Big Boy restaurant opened in Bangkok, operated as a delivery only service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Winter storm in the West, Biden in Kyiv and a memorial for children lost . This delicious burrito contains: 3 scrambled eggs, onions, cheese, jalapenos, refried beans, and your choice of chorizo, bacon, sausage, ham, or thinly sliced prime rib. The wife and I went by early one evening to check things out. Shoney's, Elias Brothers and Frisch'scharter franchiseescontrolled the vast majority. 2016 Englewood Sun . In January 2020, Tamer Afr replaced Crawford as chairman, CEO, and co-owner. Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, and Caesar dressing served on a bed of romaine lettuce. People push a vehicle in snow on Mountain View Parkway. 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Demonstrators east of Gaza City and near the border fence with Israel carry Palestinian flags during a protest of a deadly Israeli military raid in the West Bank city of Nablus. Serve desserts or deliver final check, remove empty dishes. Zeke's restaurant located at Metairie , Louisiana was originally started by James Unangst 'Zeke' in 2002 and was popular for its seafood and other creole dishes. Zeke's Restaurant closed because Darryl and Ellen Cortello sold the restaurant to new owners. Your choice of cheese topped with bacon, avocado, jalapeno cilantro aioli. Nonetheless, in the late 1960s and 1970s, Bob's, Shoney's and JB's also opened Big Boy Jr. stores, designed as fast food operations which offered a limited menu. [11] He preferred employees with little or no restaurant experience which afforded training in the Big Boy tradition. Shoes were added to Washam's bare-footed Big Boy sketch. St Clair Shores is a popular summer resort community not far from Detroit. Frisch's Big Boy hamburgers are sold at two of the park's concession booths. Includes your choice of garlic parmesan fries, fire fries, spicy-sweet slaw or a side salad. [292][293], In November 2020, the Big Boy restaurant in Sandusky, Michigan was stripped of its franchise when it refused to comply with Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions. 476 West White Mountain Blvd.Lakeside, AZ 85929. New franchisees without existing restaurants signed on. [126], Big Boy Restaurant Group and Frisch's Big Boy Restaurants both continue to offer franchises in their exclusive territories, each having 20 year terms. Zeke's 8 reviews Claimed Acai Bowls Edit Open 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM See hours See all 7 photos Write a review Add photo Save Menu Website menu Full menu Location & Hours 517 Kempsville Rd Chesapeake, VA 23320 Get directions Edit business info Sponsored ShareTea Chesapeake 24 1.8 miles away from Zeke's Twenty-nine U.S. states are under winter weather alerts as people brace for an onslaught of heavy snow, wind and freezing cold from the West Coast to the East Coast. Zeke's closed in October 2012 and was sold to new owners. Includes your choice of hash browns or home fries. The restaurant opened in 2016 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, operated in strip mall instead of a larger traditional stand-alone building. 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