Talk:Big Boy (restaurant)

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[edit] Move to Big Boy?

As the article mentions, the Big Boy name, while starting at Bob's, became familiar to most Americans through the many franchises (JB's, Shoney's, Elias', Frisch's, ...). Indeed, current chain has more in common with Elias' than Bob's. Should we move the page to just plain Big Boy? -- Kaszeta 16:13, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Yes, after I added all the names I could google, it is clear that Bob's Big Boy is inadequate. MPS 16:19, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Done. It is now Big Boy (Restaurant). I'll do some copy editing to the page as well. -- Kaszeta 16:24, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Since when is Shoney's a Big Boy franchise? In the area where I grew up, we had both Shoney's and Big Boy. Not only was there no apparent affiliation between the two, but they were completely different in restaurant type. 66.126.191.98 20:56, 19 January 2006 (UTC)


Concerning Popular Culture..... in the first (original) Terminator Movie, the opening scene takes place at a Big Boy Restaurant (presumably the Burbank location?), as the Sarah Connor character is a waitress there. BIG franky

[edit] What to work on

I don't think I can devote sufficient time to his article to bring it up to speed. Perhaps it should be listed on collaboration of the week? Regardless, perhaps we should brainstorm what it needs to be finished:MPS 16:41, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)

comic books, big boy club, ingredients in the signature big boy sanwich, more on the history and current state of franchising

[edit] location today

is there any big boy restaurant still open anywhere today? where?

-- Reply: Yes, in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, North Carolina and North Dakota. (See official website) DUden (talk) 09:49, 16 May 2008 (UTC)DUden

[edit] Don't forget Frisch's

Frisch's Big Boy should have its own section too. They're still around too. They also have their official web site. Research stuff on google to find Frisch's stuff.

[edit] Other Franchises

Removed MI and TN and added WV and PA in Frisch's info. section. Frisch's has never had a location in MI or TN. Elias Brothers had MI sewed up as tight as a drum for years, and Shoney's, not Frisch's was the franchisor for TN.71.244.163.156 07:35, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Construction

There has never been any reference to using "sea salt" in the consturcion of an Elias Brothers Big Boy.71.244.163.156 07:35, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New Frisch's Section Added

I dropped the Frisch's burger recipe due to the recent addition of the Frisch's article. I've also dropped the Frisch's commerical article due to the same reasons also. Spongefan 2:04, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Discussion to the merger of the Frisch's articles to Big Boy

The Frisch's article is too big and long to merge with the the Big Boy article. Besides, Frisch's has its own history which is way different from Big Boy's even though they are the same in ways. If someone could add a couple of pictures and little more to the Firsch's article is greatly appreciated. Spongefan 14:55, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

  • I agree. Frisch's should stay separate, just like Eat 'n Park. The chains have separate histories. --Captadam 13:13, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Bobs-big-boy-34.4.jpg

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[edit] Two parodies missing

I believe there are two things that should be added to the Trivia section:

  • "The Fat Friar" as seen in Shrek 2

and *"Big Pete's House of Munch" on Family Guy episode No Meals on Wheels

[edit] Florida Franchise Information

There is currently a Florida Exclusive Franchise that is not indicated. Currently 2 stores exist East of Orlando and one is under construction in Winter Haven. I will try to find time to locate the references in the news and on www.bigboyflorida.com and add this info when I have a chance. --Tralfaz (Ralraz, yech) 13:10, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

I have added the Big Boy of Florida franchise information along with the reference to the article from which I obtained this information. I am wondering if it is OK that I made the name in the list a link to the company website? --Tralfaz (Ralraz, yech) 17:04, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cut Trivia

Removed for obvious reasons:

  • On May 14, 2007 in Gahanna, Ohio the local Big Boy statue was found stolen and placed on top of the local high school as a prank by juniors at the high school. Though initially believed to be a senior prank, no actual seniors were involved.

SteveCoppock 20:01, 16 September 2007 (UTC)