Franklins is being sold

[BrandNewGuy]

Just had a fine lunch at Franklins and can confirm that it's soon to be sold and will have a minor refurbishment before reopening, probably as The Victory, which was its original name, I think.

[NewWave]

Oh! I love Franklins! Its always a really reliable lovely place to eat.

I sincerely hope it does'nt change too much and they retain the team

[Sue]

Oh no! 😭

[BrandNewGuy]

2 hours ago, NewWave said:

Oh! I love Franklins! Its always a really reliable lovely place to eat.

I sincerely hope it does'nt change too much and they retain the team

Both your hopes will be fine, I think. Our waitress will stay on. The downstairs is getting refurbished, and the bar area enlarged, presumably by removing that awkward little 'lobby' by the loos.

[geh]

I had heard this was on the cards a while ago, sad, the end of an era, but well done Rod and Tim for stewarding a beacon of excellence for so many years.

 

 

[Penguin68]

They've had 26 years or so of trading, and if anyone deserves decent retirement... In my view they're going out at the top. It's clearly being sold, assuming it all goes through as a very more more than just a going concern. 

[EDmummy]

End of a wonderful era. We’ve been going since it opened and even started contractions with my oldest (25 year old) son during a lovely New Year’s Eve lunch. Thank you Rod and Tim for some amazing memories. 

[Suggsy]

Love Franklins. Rod and Tim created something wonderful. Glad to hear it looks like it will continue in the same spirit.