After more than 35 years in Portsmouth, last Golden Skillet in Hampton Roads closes Sunday. An iconic Portsmouth fried chicken spot is serving up its last containers of gizzards, fish, hush puppies and pies. The last Golden Skillet restaurant in Hampton Roads is closing its doors. … 13 letter posted inside the restaurant …
In this regard, is Golden Skillet a franchise?
The first freestanding Golden Skillet location was opened by Guthrie in Richmond in 1968 and the chain grew rapidly by franchise, boasting 221 stores by the time Guthrie died in 1981. After his death, Guthrie’s estate sold the chain to Dairy Queen, which then re-sold it to North Carolina franchisee David Shields.
One may also ask, what time does Golden Skillet open?
Hours
| Tuesday | 10:30AM – 9:30PM |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 10:30AM – 9:30PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM – 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM – 9:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Why is Golden Skillet closing?
The closure follows the death of former Portsmouth Golden Skillet operator Richard “Chicken Man” Oglesby in 2017, according to the obituary.