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What Happened to Perfectly Frank's After Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

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As of September 2026, Perfectly Frank's has closed — confirmed via charlestoncitypaper.com, April 18, 2017.

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charlestoncitypaper.com ·
Secondary source
postandcourier.com ·

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What the source shows: Charleston City Paper reported on 2017-04-18 that Perfectly Frank's had closed, and the Post and Courier separately reported the closure; the Google Places record supplied in the packet had matched the name to an unrelated business in Norfolk, VA.

  • Season / episode Season 13, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 118 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, in a segment titled 'One Righteous Chili Dog,' Guy Fieri visited Perfectly Frank's, a hot dog counter on North Main Street in downtown Summerville, South Carolina, that had been a local favorite before its TV appearance. Charleston City Paper reported on 2017-04-18 that Perfectly Frank's had closed, and the Post and Courier separately reported the closing around the same time. According to the Charleston City Paper, damage from Hurricane Matthew and other storms, along with unpaid rent, contributed to the closure; owner Perry Cuda had put the business up for sale in 2014. A Google Places record checked for this batch had matched the shop's name to an unrelated business in Norfolk, Virginia, which was corrected using the confirmed Summerville street address via a Census Bureau geocode lookup.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 13, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Southern Staples
What was featured
The 'One Righteous Chili Dog' segment's chili dogs and hot dog specialties
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Perfectly Frank's

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfectly Frank's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Perfectly Frank's has closed — confirmed via charlestoncitypaper.com, April 18, 2017.

What happened to Perfectly Frank's after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, in a segment titled 'One Righteous Chili Dog,' Guy Fieri visited Perfectly Frank's, a hot dog counter on North Main Street in downtown Summerville, South Carolina, that had been a local favorite before its TV appearance. As of September 2026, Perfectly Frank's has closed — confirmed via charlestoncitypaper.com, April 18, 2017.

Is Perfectly Frank's permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Perfectly Frank's has closed — confirmed via charlestoncitypaper.com, April 18, 2017. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Perfectly Frank's located?

118 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Perfectly Frank's?

Season 13, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 19, 2011. The episode is titled “Southern Staples”.

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Address
118 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Venue type
deli
Official website
perfectlyfrankodu.com

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Sources

  • charlestoncitypaper.com — https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2017/04/18/summervilles-perfectly-franks-has-closed/
  • postandcourier.com — https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/perfectly-franks-closes/article_2091c8c8-7251-5dde-900c-0114ae482e65.html

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