The Soup, Salad ’n Fruit Bar and Breakfast Bar service are introduced in all Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants.
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Partnership with Cincinnati Zoo
Frisch’s begins a 40 year partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo sponsoring the Educational Outreach Program. This program reaches 1,000 classes or 30,000 K-12 students per year.
Sponsorship with Cincinnati Ballet
Frisch’s begins sponsorship of Cincinnati Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker which becomes a December holiday tradition in Cincinnati.
New Menu Items Added
Two new items are added to the menu: the popular Swiss Miss hamburger and Frisch’s signature Hot Fudge Cake, which quickly becomes the most popular and best-selling, year-round dessert.
New President Elected
Jack C. Maier is elected President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, following the passing of David Frisch.
Radio Sponsorship with the Cincinnati Reds
Frisch’s begins radio sponsorship of the Cincinnati Reds starting the longest running radio sponsorship of the team.
Frisch’s Sells Tartar Sauce
Frisch’s begins selling its signature Tartar Sauce in pint jars for the take home market.
Frisch’s Launches an IPO
Frisch’s successfully launches an initial public offering (IPO) of its stock.
Frisch’s Opens in Indiana
Frisch’s expands to the Indiana market opening a location in Lawrenceburg Indiana.
Frisch’s Big Boy Statue Debuts
The first Frisch’s Big Boy statue debuts. Called the Eastern Big Boy, Dave Frisch’s version featured Frisch’s Big Boy on his sleeve, striped overalls, a hat and the figure in a galloping gait. The Frisch’s Big Boy remains a guest favorite at the entrance of Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants.