Who Runs Franks Diner Now? (Kenosha, WI)
Current status
As of September 2026, Franks Diner operates under new ownership — confirmed via wgntv.com, July 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: WGN reported that Franks Diner, owned by Julie Rittmiller and Kevin Ervin for almost 17 years, was sold to Pablo and Diana Escribano with the transfer official at the end of July 2026; Yelp's September 2026 listing shows the diner still operating under the Franks Diner name at the same address.
- Season / episode Season 1, Episode 4
- Original air date
- Address 508 58th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' fourth episode, 'Breakfast' (aired 2007-05-21), featured Franks Diner, a Jerry O'Mahony Diner Company lunch-car diner that opened in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1926, according to Wikipedia. WGN reported that the diner, long known for its homemade bread, large pancakes, and its signature Garbage Plate, changed hands at the end of July 2026, when longtime owners Julie Rittmiller and Kevin Ervin, who had run Franks for almost seventeen years, transferred ownership to Pablo and Diana Escribano, a longtime employee of the diner and his wife. Yelp's listing, updated in September 2026, showed the diner still operating under the Franks Diner name at 508 58th Street, with posted weekday hours of 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The diner continues to be marketed as the oldest continuously operating lunch-car diner in the country.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Breakfast
- What was featured
- hearty breakfast diner fare including pancakes and the Garbage Plate
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Franks Diner
Frequently asked questions
Is Franks Diner still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Franks Diner operates under new ownership — confirmed via wgntv.com, July 2026.
What happened to Franks Diner after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' fourth episode, 'Breakfast' (aired 2007-05-21), featured Franks Diner, a Jerry O'Mahony Diner Company lunch-car diner that opened in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1926, according to Wikipedia. As of September 2026, Franks Diner operates under new ownership — confirmed via wgntv.com, July 2026.
What is Franks Diner called now?
As of September 2026, Franks Diner operates under new ownership — confirmed via wgntv.com, July 2026.
Where is Franks Diner located?
508 58th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Franks Diner?
Season 1, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 21, 2007. The episode is titled “Breakfast”.
Who owns Franks Diner now?
As of September 2026, Franks Diner operates under new ownership — confirmed via wgntv.com, July 2026. We name individual owners only where a source we cite names them.
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Visit info
- Address
- 508 58th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140
- Venue type
- diner
- Official website
- franksdinerkenosha.com
- State hub
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