Lee Roy Selmon's Explained

Lee Roy Selmon's
Industry:Restaurant
Genre:Casual dining
Foundation:
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Founder:Lee Roy Selmon
Area Served:Florida, U.S.
Key People:Lee Roy Selmon
Robert D. Basham
Chris T. Sullivan
Products:Southern cuisine
Defunct:2018
Parent:MVP Holdings Tampa, Inc.

Lee Roy Selmon's was an American casual dining restaurant chain located and founded in Florida by former NFL player Lee Roy Selmon. The concept was owned by OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC until 2008 when it was sold to MVP Holdings Tampa, Inc. owned by Outback Steakhouse founders Robert D. "Bob" Basham and Chris T. Sullivan.[1] Lee Roy Selmon continued to work with the company through its transfer of ownership until his death in 2011. There are three locations, all of which are located in west-central Florida.[2] It was announced on May 23, 2018, that the original location will be closing after 17 years.[3]

Lee Roy Selmon's served Southern-style food and comfort food such as fried green tomatoes and pecan pie.[1] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OSI agrees to sell Lee Roy Selmon's. November 23, 2008. Nation's Restaurant News. April 15, 2012.
  2. Web site: Locations. Lee Roy Selmon's. November 10, 2017.
  3. Web site: Original Lee Roy Selmon's restaurant closing. 2018-05-23. WFTS. en. 2019-11-29.
  4. Web site: Our Menu. Lee Roy Selmon's. April 15, 2012.