GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you're craving a Slim Jim, you're going to have a tough time finding one in Grand Rapids.
The iconic Big Boy restaurant, located at 407 Pearl Street NW, has closed its doors once and for all.
A sign on the door reads: "Sorry this location is now closed. Come see us at our Wyoming location on Wilson Ave."
The downtown location was originally built in 1964. Big Boy is a nationwide chain famous for its burgers and sandwiches.
A Kum & Go Convenience Store hoped to demolish and take over the location in May 2022. However, the developer pulled the project before the planning commission could take action.
The site, which is next to a large city parking lot, has been mentioned as a possible location for a new soccer stadium.
The next closest locations are in Wyoming, Cedar Springs, Muskegon, Wayland and Greenville. Nearly all of their restaurants are in Michigan, but the burger chain still stands in some western states like North Dakota, Nevada and California.
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