Wearing a t-shirt with “Save Main” printed on the front, Randy Burk, the owner of Randy’s Steakhouse, fought back tears as he spoke about the problems downtown construction has caused for his business at a city council meeting on Sept. 16.
“My wife and I have completely depleted our savings and we’re borrowing money from family members,” Burk said at the city council meeting. ”We’ve been struggling just to keep everything going.”
The work Burk referred to is part of a $69 million project to revitalize downtown Frisco. The effort began in July 2024 with construction on Main Street, followed by the start of work on 4th Street Plaza in September. The goal is to make the district more walkable, add gathering spaces and create a venue for live music and performances — all with the hope of drawing more residents, visitors and businesses…