Meatheads to open in Frankfort

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy 

Meatheads Burgers & Fries will open its 10th restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 11143 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. The first 1,000 people to register online will receive a free burger at the new location.

Meatheads plans to be an active Frankfort community member, giving all profits from its soft-opening lunch and dinners to Lincoln-Way Hockey and Frankfort Square Baseball.

For information, call 815-469-0244 or visit Meatheads.

Dunkin’ Donuts to Replace Nino’s

Nino’s Pizza was torn down recently at 4630 Lincoln Highway in Matteson to make way for a Dunkin’ Donuts shop.

The once popular pizzeria had been closed for some time when it fell victim to the wrecking ball this summer.

Village officials have been working since the spring with Samorma Inc. to bring in the doughnut shop. Samorma operates Dunkin’ Donut and Baskin-Robbins shops in Orland Park and Tinley Park.

The new Dunkin’ Donuts will be about 2,400-square-feet and feature a drive-through lane. A second space of about 2,000 square feet will be available for another tenant in the building.

Bank Moves in Cal City 

BMO Harris Bank moved earlier this year from its longtime home at 555 Burnham Ave. to 530 Torrence Ave. in Calumet City.

7-Eleven Opens in Palos Heights

A new 7-Eleven opened recently at 11900 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights between Tastee Freez and Mona Lisa, which vacated the space taken over by the convenience store.

The store is planning a grand opening for Friday, Nov. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. The store is open 24 hours and was granted a liquor license.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. 

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