On Thursday, Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant in the 1100 block of East NASA Parkway in the Webster area announced they are closing after 50 years.

A statement reads on social media reads: “After 50 years of business in the Bay Area and with the changing times, I have made the difficult decision to not reopen Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant and Dinner Theatre. Thank you all for the love, support and loyalty. We will remembering our hearts the laughter and moments we shared. I would like to wish you all the very best. With much gratitude, Franca 2020.”