Richard N. Frank

Richard N. Frank (May 5, 1923 – May 20, 2015) was an American businessperson and restaurateur. He was the owner of Lawry's Restaurants and created the Lawry's Beef Bowl contest[1][2] in 1956.[3]

Early life

Frank graduated from Pomona College in 1946.[4]

Career

Legacy

Frank Dining Hall, the main dining hall for Pomona's South Campus, is named after him.[4]

References
  1. Li, Shan (23 May 2015). "Richard N. Frank dies at 92; restaurateur began Lawry's Beef Bowl contest". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  2. Nichols, Chris (22 May 2015). "Lawry's The Prime Rib Owner Richard N. Frank Dies at 92". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  3. Lloyd, Jonathan (29 December 2009). "Beef Bowl: It's Not a Competition". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  4. "1982". Pomona College Timeline. Pomona College. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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