I really thought we were finally going to get some good news about Beef-a-Roo locations in the Rockford area soon. Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories.
New Owners for Rockford Area Beef-a-Roos?
Back in July, we learned that two local business owners, Robert Grottke of Tom & Jerry’s and Alex Edwards of Candy Cloud, were teaming up to bring Beef-a-Roo backto the Rockford area, and I was genuinely excited.
I drive by the Beef-a-Roo location on Auburn every day on my way to and from work, and every week the building looks sadder. The landscaping gets more overgrown, there are still no cars in the parking lot, it breaks my cheddar fry-loving heart.
I keep telling myself, the Beef-a-Roo closures are only temporary to make myself feel better, but then I see news like this.
Beef-a-Roo Reopening Plans Hit Major Roadblock
Please believe me when I say it pains me to tell you this, but the plans to reopen Rockford area Beef-a-Roos have hit a major roadblock. Some might even call it the end of the road…