Christen Franke
Franke’s Closes Downtown Cafeteria
Bob Terrell, manager of the west Little Rock Franke’s location, says closing the Franke’s Cafeteria’s location in downtown Little Rock’s Regions Center was just a business decision. read more >
Under New Ownership, Franke’s Cafeteria Keeps Culture
In a quiet transaction back in August, Franke’s Cafeteria, a culinary institution in Arkansas, was sold by owner Carolyn Franke to General Manager Abraham Delgado. read more >
Christen Franke of Franke’s Cafeteria Dies at 37
Christen Cazort Franke, an owner and operator with her family of Franke's Cafeteria in Little Rock, died Dec. 4. read more >
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