ENGLEWOOD Colo, (KDVR) — A popular Englewood pizzeria that has served families for 64 years soon has to close their doors and find a new location.
The owners of 'Frank the Pizza King' say they have rented the building for more than six decades on South Broadway. Now it has been sold and the new property owners made it clear they'll have to leave.
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She's talking about the food at the popular Frank the Pizza King.
“303-789 2279. that's the number I have memorized to order this pizza," said customer Steven Laflar.
He would know because he has been ordering his favorite meal since 1983.
“I get a coke and a 10-inch sausage since I started getting pizza here," he said.
“I was in a little walker running through the kitchen," said co-owner Matt Krascek. "64 years ago my grandfather started the business when he came to America. He immigrated from Italy."
Since then Frank the Pizza King has started sharing his recipes with the community.
Krascek's family has called the building home for more than six decades. Last week he learned the new owners have different plans for the only place his family has known.
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He created a post on Facebook announcing the news. It garnered a lot of attention.
“This is one of those places that just feel like home," said Steven. “I'm super bummed.”
Customers started a petition that now has more than 1,700 signatures with people hoping the popular pizzeria will stay.
“It's meant a lot and really shows how much Frank means to this community," said Krascek.
While the future of the generational business is uncertain, Krascek wants his faithful customers to know one thing.
“We love you, you're a part of the Franks family and you always will be. The Krascek family and our employees are so grateful for you. Grateful for the 64 years you’ve been with us," Krascek said.
Sign up for the FOX31 Denver Guide weekly newsletter for events and activitiesKrascek has not yet had a conversation with the new owners but hopes the petition will help them see how much this place means to the community. Right now there's no official date set for the closure.
“If you want to come in come in as soon as possible because we’re not sure how much longer we’ll be here." said Krascek."Come enjoy it and be a part of the family one more time.”
FOX31 also reached out to the owner but did not immediately receive a response.
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