Back 40 opened in ’76; has long history

WZBD.com

Many Decatur and area residents flocked to the Back 40 Junction restaurant after it was learned that the iconic restaurant in the city was closing its doors after Wednesday, the last day of 2025.

A day or so later, owner John Ferrise – who purchased the eatery in 2020 – posted a notice on social media, thanking “all of you that came out these last few days to dine with us. My apologies to those that couldn’t get in, or got shorted on options, as we were so overwhelmed toward the end of each day…

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