“Every Fricker’s is built with a decent amount of space for a game room,” Rao said. “So if the family wants to watch a game, the kids can go play and eat free.”
Rao said the tentative opening date is Jan. 31. The total space is about 7,300 square feet, with an 800 square-foot game room. With a capacity for 265 people, Rao said this will be one of Fricker’s largest locations.
“It’s all-American wings, burgers and pizza,” Rao said. “I’ve been going to Fricker’s for three years, and the meat is fresh.”
Rao said the location previously housed a fitness center in 2006; but had been left vacant since 2008 after a developer nixed plans to build a bowling alley when finances dried up.
Rao said he’s made a significant investment in renovations, including installing an HVAC system, sprinkler system, plumbing and electric.
Rao — who works in software development — said as a first-time restaurant owner, he’s receiving management help through Fricker’s corporate office in Miamisburg. The corporate office will be hiring between 120 to 130 workers beginning this week.
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