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. 1 2 "1982". Pomona College Timeline. Pomona College. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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