FAQ's
Q. When did Cincinnati’s first Drive-in restaurant open?
A. Cincinnati’s first year round Drive-in restaurant opened in Fairfax in 1939. It was called “The Mainliner”
Q. What was the first Frisch’s restaurant in Cincinnati?
A. In 1905, Samuel Frisch operated a small café on Freeman Avenue in downtown.
Q. Where did the name “Frisch’s Mainliner” originate?
A. Frisch’s Mainliner is named after a tri-motor passenger plane that landed nearby Cincinnati’s first airport, Lunken airfield.
Q. When was Cincinnati’s first Big Boy sandwich sold?
A. Cincinnati’s first Big Boy sandwich was sold at the Mainliner in 1946.
Q. When was the first Big Boy Drive-in restaurant opened?
A. In 1948, Dave Frisch opened the first Big Boy Drive-in in the city with eight counter seats and 60 parking spaces on Central Parkway. While the building has changed, the location for "Big Boy One" remains the same.
Q. What are the most popular Frisch’s sandwiches?
A. Frisch’s delicious signature sandwiches, in order of popularity, include the Big Boy, the Fish sandwich, the Super Big Boy and the Buddie Boy and the Swiss Miss. All are served with Frisch’s own Tartar Sauce.
Q. What other items are unique to Frisch’s?
A. Frisch’s has become known for hand breaded Onion Rings, the rich Hot Fudge Cake (a half serving is available!), it's vegetable soup and homemade salad dressings.
Q. What are some of Frisch’s seasonal favorites?
A. Frisch’s has become known for award winning Pumpkin Pie, Strawberry Pie and specialty cheese cakes, such as Fire & Ice®.
Q. How many Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurants are there?
A. As of September 2nd, 2010, Frisch’s operates 93 Big Boy restaurants, and franchises another 25 to other Big Boy operations.
Q. Where can I find a Frisch’s Big Boy?
A. You can find Frisch’s in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio and in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. Click here to search for a Frisch’s in your neighborhood.
Q. Is Frisch’s stock publicly traded?
A. The company's stock has been publicly traded since 1960. Originally on the Over-The-Counter Market, it moved to the American Stock Exchange in 1973. Today it trades under the symbol FRS on the NYSE Amex Market. (Learn more in our Investor’s Section)
Q. Are there Frisch family members still involved with the company?
A. Craig Maier succeeded his father Jack Maier as President and CEO in 1989. Craig is the eldest grandson of David Frisch, founder. Two other family members, Karen Maier and Scott Maier also work for the Company.