ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – In this week’s edition of Sampling the Stateline, Mike Garrigan visits Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford.
On Oct. 10, 1986, the Salamone family opened the original Franchesco’s Pizzeria and Lounge, outside the CherryVale Mall shopping area. The current location at 7128 Spring Creek Road, includes Benny’s Lounge, a wedding and banquet hall and rooms perfect for office parties or corporate events.
To celebrate its 40th Anniversary celebration, Franchesco’s is offering a 4 for $40 menu which includes a glass of house wine or beer, salad, one of ten favorite entrées and homemade gelato for dessert…