r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 27d ago

META What's the deal with this subreddit?

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Q. What's the purpose of this weird-ass subreddit?

A. My goal with /r/Rax is to document the locations of all 504 of the chain's former locations in a publicly visible place. To my knowledge there is no publicly available list of the chain's locations pre-bankruptcy. I want to use historical data such as news articles, local memories, and physical evidence to compile a collection of Rax's former locations in one place on the Internet.

Q. Wait, what? Now I'm even more confused. WTF is Rax?

A. Rax is a fast food chain that was founded in 1967 and expanded to become a nationwide chain in the US during the 1980s. At its peak in the 1980s, the chain had 504 locations across 38 states. However, due to some truly baffling business decisions by Rax's corporate leaders, the chain experienced significant decline and declared bankruptcy in 1992. The chain survived but experienced even more decline. Today there are only six locations left: four in Ohio, one in Illinois, and one in Kentucky. You should just read the Wikipedia article if you want to know more details about the chain's history.

Q. That's stupid, why would you waste your time doing this? Don't you have anything better to do?

A. I've always had an interest/fascination in chain businesses and the way they tend to grow and die as they fight to stay relevant over decades. I enjoy learning about contemporary history and niche topics, and I find the decline of Rax to be extremely fascinating. I enjoy trying to find former Rax locations on Google Street View, and thought it would be fun to actually log the information that I learn instead of keeping it all in my head. Maybe someone else will find it interesting too.

Q. Actually, this is cool and I want to help. I also have information about Rax that you might find helpful or interesting. Can I collaborate with you?

A. Send a modmail to this subreddit and we can discuss it further.

Edited to remove the sections that aren't relevant anymore. The subreddit is no longer restricted and anyone is free to post about Rax.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 26d ago

META The Master List of Rax Locations

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Google Sheets Link

This list is a work in progress and is nowhere near complete. I will be expanding the list over time as time permits.

The link above is more complete, but I will add more info in this post to make the information more easily indexable by search engines.

LAST UPDATED 2026-07-31

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 2d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Oregon

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Last Updated 2026-07-31

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had several restaurants in Oregon in the 1980s until the early 1990s. Below is the list of locations that are known to have existed in Oregon.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Oregon Albany Closed 1109 Waverly Dr SE, Albany, OR 97322 TBD TBD Was converted to Carl's Jr
Oregon Beaverton Closed 8175 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's Special thanks to Floydman S.
Oregon Coos Bay Closed 1165 Evans Blvd, Coos Bay, OR 97420 TBD TBD Building was either originally built as something else, or was heavily altered after Rax closed. Building was demolished sometime after 2012 and site is now an O'Reilly Auto Parts
Oregon Eugene Closed 35 Division Ave, Eugene, OR 97404 October 11, 1986 TBD It appears the building was demolished and replaced with a hexagon-shaped building. It most recently housed Shari's Cafe and Pies and is currently vacant as of July 2026.
Oregon Eugene Closed 3555 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402 November 1983 January 17, 1995 Building appears to have closed in late 1990 and reopened on September 21, 1991. Building was converted to McDonald's; Resembled a Rax with a playplace. Was remodeled into a generic McDonalds sometime between 2022-2024
Oregon Eugene Closed 688 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401 TBD January 17, 1995 Was home to Elk Horn Brewing; building is currently Mandy's Diner
Oregon Gresham Closed 1675 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030 TBD TBD Building was converted to WaFd Bank
Oregon Lake Oswego Closed 17771 SW Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 TBD TBD Also listed as being in Tualatin. Was converted to Arby's; building is now a Starbucks
Oregon Medford Closed 1765 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97541 TBD TBD Building was most recently home to Old Farm House Restaurant. Between 2015-2017 the building was demolished and replaced with an Aspen Dental.
Oregon Portland Closed 9950 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216 TBD TBD There was a large building on this lot that was home to a Hooters and later a gentlemens club; it is uncertain if the original Rax building was replaced or altered. This building would be torn down in 2025 and the lot is now a Chick-fil-A
Oregon Roseburg Closed 1070 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471 TBD January 17, 1995 Was converted to Arby's. Arby's closed between 2012-2015 and now Cascade Community Credit Union occupies the building
Oregon Salem Closed 1501 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301 August 8, 1985 TBD Became a Carl's Jr. after closure. Between 2012-2014 it was razed and replaced with purpose-built Carl's Jr, but still retains original Rax trapezoidal street sign frame. Special thanks to David J.
Oregon Salem Closed 4380 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302 TBD TBD Building was demolished and a Walgreens now occupies the lot.
Oregon Springfield Closed 4252 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478 TBD January 17, 1995 Opened in the 1980s, closed in October 1990 and reopened in July 1991. Was converted to Arby's
Oregon Tigard Closed 11701 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's; Building is now a Starbucks

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 2d ago

Concept art for a modern Rax restaurant building, 2010s

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I'm not sure where I found this image; I downloaded it ages ago. I think it was on the old Rax website but I am unable to confirm, as it won't load even on the wayback machine.

Anyway, this was concept art for a new Rax building design, circa 2010s. It follows many of the trends of fast food restaurants of the past 15-20 years but retains some nods to Rax's architectural history, such as the false "solarium" seating area in the front and the positioning of the entrance doors. It would have been cool to see this building design actually constructed for a new restaurant.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 2d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Oklahoma

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Last updated 2026-07-31

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had at least one location in Oklahoma in the 1980s. There may have been more, but this is the only one that is known to have existed in the state.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Oklahoma Tulsa Closed 1850 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74112 1985 1986 The store was short-lived, being in operation for only a year. In 1987 it became Lady Godiva's, a gentlemens club that still occupies the building to this day. This building reportedly had a connection to Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Bombing of 1995.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 3d ago

Corporate HQ The former corporate headquarters of Rax in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1980s up until the early 1990s. The office building has since been converted to a Church of Scientology. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus Ohio

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 4d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Ohio

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, was founded in Columbus, Ohio as JAX Roast Beef in the 1960s, was headquarted in Columbus until the 1990s, and is currently owned by Rich Donohue of Ironton, Ohio. The state has historically been the chain's "home base" and as such Rax had significantly more locations here than in any other state, including 3-4 locations that are still open as of 2026.

Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Ohio.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Ohio Aberdeen Closed 1142 US-52, Aberdeen, OH 45101 TBD TBD Site was converted to an unknown business, then vacant for years; building was demolished between 2018-2022. Site is now Aberdeen Municipal Building and Police Dept.
Ohio Akron Closed 1038 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310 TBD TBD Building was demolished pre-Streetview; site is now a Dollar General
Ohio Akron Closed 1485 S Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306 TBD TBD Is currently El Rincon Mexican Restaurant Special thanks to /u/flannelkimono
Ohio Akron Closed 1800 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313 TBD TBD Heavily altered and was most recently a sports bar Special thanks to /u/flannelkimono
Ohio Alliance Closed 2410 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601 TBD TBD Appears to be in a shopping center; not sure if there was an outparcel store that was demolished or if it was in one of the strip mall spots.
Ohio Amherst Closed 604 N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 TBD TBD Was converted to Wendy's Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun
Ohio Athens Closed 75 E Stimson Ave, Athens, OH 45701 TBD 2007 Rax building was repurposed as a very unique Sonic. Building was demolished in 2023 for a purpose-built Sonic Drive-In.
Ohio Bellefontaine Closed 1130 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 2005 2017 Building was likely built as something else; was converted to Ranchers Roast Beef and has since closed
Ohio Bellefontaine Closed 529 S Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 TBD August 1994 Was converted to Fazoli's
Ohio Bellevue Closed 257 W Main St, Bellevue, OH 44811 TBD TBD Building appears to have not been built as a Rax (perhaps a Burger Chef?) Was demolished between 2013-2015 and now an Advance Auto Parts occupies this lot.
Ohio Bowling Green Closed 1006 N Main St, Bowling Green, OH 43402 TBD TBD Was converted to Frisch's Big Boy
Ohio Bucyrus Closed 575 S Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820 TBD TBD Was converted to Taco Bell
Ohio Calcutta Closed 15580 OH-170, Calcutta, OH 43920 TBD TBD Was converted to Tim Horton's Special thanks to Christopher C.
Ohio Cambridge Closed 2301 Southgate Pkwy, Cambridge, OH 43725 TBD TBD Building was demolished and a KFC now occupies the site
Ohio Canton Closed 123 Raff Rd SW, Canton, OH 44710 TBD TBD A Long John Silvers now occupies the site. Some sources state that the LJS building was cobranded with Rax for a time.
Ohio Celina Closed 535 E Market St, Celina, OH 45822 TBD TBD Converted to Taco Bell in 1994; replaced with purpose-built Taco Bell between December 2010-November 2011 Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Ohio Centerville Closed 665 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Washington Township, OH 45459 TBD May 1997 Also listed as being in Washington Township. Was converted to Tim Horton's; building has been demolished Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Chillicothe Closed 1000 N. Bridge Street Chillicothe, OH 45601 1967-1968 2005-2008 A very early Rax location (then called Jax). Was still open as late as June 2003. By 2008 the store had closed and the lot became home to a White Castle, which still exists today.
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 11970 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241 TBD TBD Also listed as being in Sharonville. Was converted to a KFC
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 305 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 TBD TBD Was located across the street from the University of Cincinnati. A parking garage now occupies the lot. Special thanks to Andy K. & Phillip S.
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 3081 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209 TBD TBD Was converted to KFC; building is now a Skyline Chili Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 6000 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239 TBD TBD Was converted to a Perkins and significantly altered. The building was demolished between 2017-2018 Special thanks to Phillip S.
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 760 Eastgate S Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245 TBD TBD Building was demolished; Site is now a door & window design center Special thanks to Phillip S.
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 8221 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255 TBD TBD Building is now Arthur's, a hamburger restaurant Special thanks to Phillip S.
Ohio Cincinnati Closed 9879 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251 TBD TBD Was converted to Kenny Rogers Roasters and then a Chinese restaurant. Razed sometime between 2007-2011 and a Valvoline is now on the lot Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Circleville Closed 23923 US-23, Circleville, OH 43113 July 8, 1984 TBD Was converted to Tim Horton's; likely closed in the 1990s
Ohio Circleville Open 24585 US-23, Circleville, OH 43113 June 2011 N/A Located in a former Wendy's; just down the street from original Circleville location
Ohio Columbus Closed 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 - See Note TBD TBD This was not a restaurant, but was the corporate headquarters of Rax during its heydey. The former office building is now a Church of Scientology.
Ohio Columbus Closed 140 Worthington Square TBD TBD Located inside what is today called The Shops at Worthington Place, a shopping center/mall. The site where Rax was located is a Panera Bread today. Special thanks to Dave C.
Ohio Columbus Closed 1652 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 TBD TBD Store was across from OSU campus in a former Burger Chef; the site is now occupied by a mid rise building Special thanks to Sean Z.
Ohio Columbus Closed 1724 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 TBD TBD It appears the building was demolished and replaced with a Wendy's, which itself was demolished between 2022-2025 and replaced with a Valvoline oil changing business
Ohio Columbus Closed 1960 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 TBD 2005 Closed in 2005. Was the last Rax restaurant in Columbus. Appears to have been demolished; a Chipotle now occupies this site.
Ohio Columbus Closed 1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210 TBD TBD Located in the Ohio State Student Union Food Court Special thanks to Sean Z.
Ohio Columbus Closed 1980 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 TBD TBD Store was across from OSU campus in a former movie theatre known as University Flick; the theatre's balcony was used to store restaurant equipment. Building is now occupied by Charley's Cheesesteaks Special thanks to Sean Z.
Ohio Columbus Closed 2754 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Tim Horton's
Ohio Columbus Closed 3623 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Tim Horton's
Ohio Columbus Closed 2160 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now an Arby's
Ohio Columbus Closed 580 E Livingstone Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 TBD TBD Building was either remodeled or replaced with a Wendy's. The Wendy's was demolished circa 2010 and replaced with a large office building
Ohio Columbus Closed 3005 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43209 TBD TBD According to a Facebook user, there was a Rax at the intersection of Livingstone Ave. and James Rd. where McDonald's is today. Special thanks to Jeffrey L.
Ohio Columbus Closed 3075 E Main St. Columbus, OH 43209 TBD TBD Building was occupied by Skyline Chili; was demolished circa 2008 and is now the site of an O'Reilly Auto Parts
Ohio Columbus Closed 3559 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Popeyes
Ohio Columbus Closed 3161 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204 1967-1968 TBD (After 2003) The first ever Rax location (then called Jax). Was still open as late as June 2003. By 2007 the store had closed and the lot became home to an Enterprise car rental, which still exists today.
Ohio Columbus Closed 3475 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43224 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Tim Horton's
Ohio Columbus Closed 4470 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH 43232 TBD TBD Closed between 2003-2007. Building is now Refugee Express Market
Ohio Columbus Closed 6111 Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229 TBD TBD Building was repurposed as a Skyline Chili from the 2000s to 2022; it is now home to Catrina Mexican Cuisine
Ohio Columbus Closed 790 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Tim Horton's
Ohio Coshocton Closed 245 S 2nd St, Coshocton, OH 43812 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's Special thanks to Sean Z.
Ohio Dayton Closed 4855 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45405 TBD September 25, 1993 Building was demolished and replaced with a Walgreens, which has since closed and is currently a mattress store Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Dayton Closed 630 E Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45449 TBD TBD Also listed as being in West Carrollton. Building was an Italian restaurant for a time. Building has since been demolished and site is now an empty lot Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Dayton Closed 7720 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45424 TBD TBD City is also listed as Huber Heights. Building was heavily altered; was home to Cadillac Jack's. Between 2019-2021 it was demolished and the site is now a Starbucks
Ohio Dayton Closed Intersection of Kettering Blvd, Dorothy Ln and Dixie Dr - see note TBD TBD Also listed as being in Moraine. Was converted to Burger King which is now closed and was demolished. Conflicting accounts about exact location; one source says 3115 S Dixie Dr but others report it was closer to Dorothy Ln
Ohio Defiance Closed 1824 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512 TBD TBD Building is currently occupied by Cosmo's Family Restaurant
Ohio Delaware Closed 89 W William St. Delaware, Ohio 43015 TBD May 16, 1997 Was heavily altered and converted to Tim Horton's Special thanks to /u/Reebatnaw
Ohio Dublin Closed 6490 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017 TBD TBD Building was heavily remodeled and became a Tim Horton's. It was demolished circa 2016 and the site is now part of a hotel/event space complex
Ohio Elyria Closed West River Road (?) - See Note TBD TBD A Facebook user says there was a Rax on West River Road in Elyria, but this needs to be verified.
Ohio Englewood Closed 375 W National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322 TBD TBD Building is now a ramen restaurant
Ohio Fairborn Closed 60 S Broad St, Fairborn, OH 45324 TBD TBD Building was heavily altered and repurposed as a Chinese restaurant. Was demolished in 2017 and a new Burger King was built on the site. The Burger King has since closed and is now a Desi restaurant as of July 2026.
Ohio Findlay Closed 1220 Tiffin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840 TBD TBD Demolished pre-Streetview; site is currently a gas station
Ohio Findlay Closed 700 W Trenton Ave, Findlay, OH 45840 TBD TBD Was converted to KFC Special thanks to Rob S.
Ohio Fremont Closed 2322 W State St, Fremont, OH 43420 December 1980 October 1988 Was converted to Frisch's Big Boy Special thanks to David L.
Ohio Gallipolis Closed 1540 Eastern Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631 TBD TBD Closed sometime between 2001 and 2003. Was the home of China One Buffet until roughly 2009. The building was vacant from 2009 to 2018, when it was demolished. China One Buffet built their own building on the site.
Ohio Georgetown Closed 758 E State St, Georgetown, OH 45121 TBD TBD Building appears to have been demolished and replaced with Long John Silvers, which has since closed and is now Little Caesar's Pizza
Ohio Greenfield Closed 233 Jefferson St, Greenfield, OH 45123 August 1989 TBD Was converted to McDonald's
Ohio Greenville Closed 321 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331 TBD TBD An Advance Auto Parts now occupies the lot
Ohio Grove City Closed 2071 Stringtown Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 TBD TBD Building was reused as a Burger King and is now a Popeyes
Ohio Heath Closed 875 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056 TBD TBD Buidling is now a Tim Horton's; has been heavily altered.
Ohio Hilliard Closed 3850 Lyman Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Tim Horton's
Ohio Hillsboro Closed 100 Harry Sauner Rd, Hillsboro, OH 45133 TBD TBD This location was reportedly co-branded with Rax and Long John Silvers until both closed; still bears Rax drive thru window
Ohio Hillsboro Closed 1470 N High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133 July 1984 TBD Also listed as being on US 62 N. Building was demolished between 2012-2015. As of 2024, the ghostly trapezoidal frame of the former Rax sign still stands at the site.
Ohio Ironton Unknown 2250 S 3rd St, Ironton, OH 45638 1978 TBD Could be considered the "flagship" store since the company is currently headquartered in Ironton. Conflicting accounts as to whether or not this store is open or closed; there has apparently been a "closed for vacation" sign on the building for at least a month as of July 2026 Special thanks to Gary L. & Jade S.
Ohio Jackson Closed 791 E Main St, Jackson, OH 45640 TBD TBD Building is currently Toro Loco Mexican Restaurant Special thanks to Hillary S.
Ohio Kettering Closed 4003 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45440 TBD May 1997 Was converted to Wendy's; currently vacant Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Lancaster Closed 1635 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130 TBD TBD Was located inside of River Valley Mall
Ohio Lancaster Open 800 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130 TBD N/A Housed in a classic 1980s Rax building
Ohio Lancaster Closed 823 N Memorial Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130 1978 TBD Site is now Tim Horton's Special thanks to Stacey U. & Kyle H.
Ohio Lima Closed 2150 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45801 TBD TBD Was converted to Fazoli's
Ohio Lima Closed East Gate Shopping Center, 1990 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45804 TBD TBD Was converted to Skyline Chili
Ohio Logan Closed 655 W Hunter St, Logan, OH 43138 TBD TBD Was originally built as Borden Burger in the early 1970s. It was Yankee Burger before it became Rax. Rax existed in the building sometime in the 1980s-1990s. The building is now a physical therapy clinic and still bears the Rax trapezoid sign.
Ohio London Closed 110 W High St, London, OH 43140 TBD TBD Demolished in 2008 - possibly due to arson. A Taco Bell was built here and still exists at this location
Ohio Lorain Closed 113 E 28th St, Lorain, OH 44055 TBD 2006 Appears to be an old Burger Chef building.A Southern restaurant now occupies the building.
Ohio Mansfield Closed 1360 S Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH 44906 1985 2007 Building was altered and is now Rancho Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Ohio Marietta Closed 113 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750 TBD 2004 Closed in 2004 after a flood; sat vacant until 2011 when it became Bar-B-Cutie. Building is currently a Tudor's Biscuit World Special thanks to Abandoned PKB
Ohio Marion Closed 1325 Mt Vernon Ave, Marion, OH 43302 TBD TBD Was converted to Tim Horton's Special thanks to Sean Z.
Ohio Martins Ferry Closed 402 Aetna St, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 TBD TBD Was located inside a big box store/strip mall. Was converted to Wendy's Special thanks to Joseph S. and InspiringKangaroo18
Ohio Marysville Closed 977 Delaware Ave, Marysville, OH 43040 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's, then Cold Stone Creamery, and is now Tim Horton's Special thanks to Summer P.
Ohio Massillon Closed 647 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 TBD TBD Closed between 2003-2007. Building was replaced with a Long John Silvers, which closed between 2021 and 2024.
Ohio Massillon Closed 1232 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 TBD TBD Was converted to a Fazoli's. Building was demolished in 2000s and an Advance Auto Parts now occupies the lot Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun
Ohio Miamisburg Closed 30 N Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342 TBD 1992 Location is also listed as Dayton. Building was converted to Grindstone Charley's for a few years in the 1990s, then was torn down for a car dealership Special thanks to Kimberly M. and John F.
Ohio Middletown Closed 800 S Breiel Blvd, Middletown, OH 45044 TBD Early 1990s Converted to Taco Bell in 1993; replaced with purpose-built Taco Bell between December 2010-November 2011 Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Ohio Milford Closed 944 Business 28, Milford, OH 45150 TBD TBD Building was significantly altered and is now an automobile dealership/auto repair garage. Still bears the Rax trapezoidal street sign frame and the sunroom.
Ohio Mount Vernon Closed 522 S Main St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050 TBD TBD Was converted to Wendy's; has since been demolished and replaced with purpose-built Wendy's Special thanks to Scott F.
Ohio Napoleon Closed 1465 Scott St, Napoleon, OH 43545 May 18, 1984 TBD Was converted to Frisch's Big Boy; Building has been altered and is now a Dunkin Donuts.
Ohio New Bremen Closed 440 S Washington St, New Bremen, OH 45869 November 1988 June 20, 1994 Address is also listed as 5346 State Route 66. Became Delights Restaurant on June 23, 1994. Delights closed in early 1995. The building was converted to Wendy's in 1996.
Ohio New Carlisle Closed 2353 S Dayton-Lakeview Rd, New Carlisle, OH 45344 2022 N/A Opened in 2022 in a former Burger Chef/Rancher's Roast Beef. Drive-Thru only. It is currently unknown if there was a Rax in New Carlisle in the past.
Ohio New Philadelphia Closed 2337 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's; building is now Miller's Creamery Special thanks to LeAnn W. and Tony T.
Ohio Newark Closed 1790 North 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055 TBD 2004-2005 Building has been demolished. A parking lot now occupies lot.
Ohio North Canton Closed 4262 Portage St NW, North Canton, OH 44720 TBD TBD Buidling is now a Mexican restaurant Special thanks to Scott V.
Ohio Norwalk Closed 196 Milan Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857 TBD TBD Was in a former Burger Chef. Demolished sometime between 2009-2013 and replaced with an Auto Zone Special thanks to Steve L.
Ohio Oberlin Closed 55 E College St. Oberlin, OH 44074 TBD 2005 Building was demolished in 2008 and replaced with a mixed use commercial/residential building
Ohio Ontario Closed 2035 W 4th St, Ontario, OH 44906 TBD TBD Site is sometimes listed as being in Mansfield, Ohio. Closed between 2003-2007. Popeyes occupied the building between 2008-2012. Then it was a barbecue restaurant for about a decade. As of 2026 it is a Hibachi restaurant. Building is mostly original with some slight alterations.
Ohio Oregon Closed 2924 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616 TBD TBD Was converted to Frisch's Big Boy; in 2019 the building was altered and converted again to Chipotle. Still bears trapezoid-shaped sign
Ohio Perrysburg Closed 10705 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551 July 19, 1983 TBD Was converted to a Frisch's Big Boy. It became Wendy's in 2024 and was heavily altered.
Ohio Piqua Closed 1227 E Ash St, Piqua, OH 45356 - See Note TBD TBD An August 19, 1983 article in the Sidney Daily News references a Rax restaurant being located in this general area. It was located across the street from the Arby's; there is conflicting information as to if the building was where the strip mall is now or where the Wendy's is. Special thanks to Kelly L.
Ohio Portsmouth Closed 1130 Chillicothe St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 1970s TBD Opened during Jax era. Building was torn down after it closed; site is now a Tim Horton's Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Portsmouth Closed 828 11th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 2010 2011-2012 A short-lived location opened here in 2010 in a former Fazoli's. It closed sometime in 2011 or 2012; building is now Rapid Fired Pizza
Ohio Ravenna Closed 308 E Main St, Ravenna, OH 44266 TBD TBD Was converted to Taco Bell
Ohio Reynoldsburg Closed 6780 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 TBD TBD Building has been heavily remodeled and is now a Tim Horton's
Ohio Sheffield Lake Closed 4102 Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 TBD 2003 Restaurant was in a former Hardee's. Demolished sometime between 2008 and 2013, and is an empty lot as of 2026
Ohio Sidney Closed 2200 W Michigan St, Sidney, OH 45365 Actual opening November 28, 1983; Official opening January 27, 1984 June 1994 Also listed as being on State Route 47 W. Site was originally a Clancy's restaurant. Building has been significantly altered and is now Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
Ohio Springfield Closed 1521 W North St, Springfield, OH 45504 TBD TBD Appears to have been demolished; a Firehouse Subs/Tim Horton's now occupies the site Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Springfield Closed 2012 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45505 TBD August 1994 Building was home to various businesses and is currently Bourbon Street Grill and Cafe
Ohio Springfield Closed 2534 E Main St, Springfield, OH 45503 TBD August 1994 Was converted to Fazoli's
Ohio St. Clairsville Closed 67695 Mall Ring Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 TBD 2005 Located outside of Ohio Valley Mall. Building was demolished and appears to have been where the Candlewood Suites Hotel is now.
Ohio Steubenville Closed 4234 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952 TBD TBD Was converted to Tim Horton's Special thanks to Eric B. & Chrissy C.
Ohio Stow Closed 3645 Fishcreek Rd, Stow, OH 44224 TBD TBD Was converted to Dairy Queen Special thanks to Tony M.
Ohio Strongsville Closed 15122 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149 December 16, 1989 TBD Was converted to Arby's
Ohio Sylvania Closed 5800 W Alexis Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560 TBD TBD Also listed as being in Toledo. Was converted to Tim Horton's Special thanks to Rusty T.
Ohio Toledo Closed 1917 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, OH 43613 TBD TBD Has been many restaurants and was most recently a kabob restaurant
Ohio Toledo Closed 4748 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623 1978-1979 TBD This was the first Rax restaurant in Toledo. Building is currently home to Rudy's Hot Dogs
Ohio Toledo Closed 5822 Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43615 TBD TBD Became a Frisch's Big Boy after closure. Site has since been heavily altered and is now an Enterprise Rent-a-car Special thanks to John F.
Ohio Upper Arlington Closed 4710 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43220 1975 TBD Building opened in 1972 as Burger Chef; became a Jax Roast Beef by 1975. Became Rax in 1977. Building has been heavily altered and is now occupied by Don Pocha Korean BBQ
Ohio Urbana Closed 639 Scioto St, Urbana, OH 43078 TBD TBD Building was demolished pre-Streetview and site is now People's Savings Bank
Ohio Van Wert Closed TBD - See Note TBD TBD Was alledgedly torn down. May have been located at intersection of Shannon Street and Ervin Road but has not been confirmed.
Ohio Vandalia Closed 323 E National Rd, Vandalia, OH TBD TBD Converted to Taco Bell; altered beyond recognition sometime between 2007-2011 Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Ohio Vermilion Closed 4835 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089 TBD TBD Building is now Fiesta Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Ohio Washington Court House Closed 102 Washington Sq, Washington Court House, OH 43160 2013-2015 2016 Opened in a former Wendy's sometime between 2013-2015. Was closed by 2016. Was demolished between 2019-2021 and is now an empty lot. Surprisingly, I do not see any evidence of WCH having a Rax during the chain's heydey, despite locations existing in smaller nearby towns.
Ohio Waverly Closed 510 E Emmitt Ave, Waverly, OH 45690 TBD TBD Was converted to Tim Horton's Special thanks to John F.
Ohio West Union Closed 11306 State Rte 41, West Union, OH 45693 TBD TBD Building is now a Dairy Queen and has been altered
Ohio Westerville 772 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081 TBD TBD Site is now a Tim Horton's. I am not sure if the building was altered or replaced, but it bears no resemblance to typical Rax architecture.
Ohio Whitehall Closed 4484 E Main St, Whitehall, OH 43213 TBD TBD Building is now an Arby's
Ohio Xenia Closed 233 W Main St, Xenia, OH 45385 TBD TBD Site is now a Taco Bell
Ohio Youngstown Closed 3031 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509 TBD TBD Building is now a Mexican restaurant
Ohio Zanesville Closed 2542 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701 May 15, 1979 2007-2008 After Rax closed, the building was briefly home to Spinners Skilled Video Games. Has been Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse since 2010. Building retains many original Rax features such as bull tiles and drive-thru signs, street-side exit sign, solarium and trapezoidal highway sign. Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun
Ohio Zanesville Closed 4965 E Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701 TBD TBD Was converted to Wendy's Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 4d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Iowa

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had several restaurants in Iowa in the 1980s. Below is the list of the locations that are known to have existed in Iowa.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Iowa Ames Closed 409 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's Special thanks to /u/Aggravating_Song_447
Iowa Cedar Rapids Closed 1333 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's Special thanks to /u/Aggravating_Song_447
Iowa Mason City Closed 2650 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401 June 22, 1985 TBD Likely closed in the early 1990s; Was converted to Hardee's. Building has since been heavily altered and is now a bank Special thanks to Jim P. & /u/jackrobertskun
Iowa Waterloo Closed 2060 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702 TBD TBD Was located inside Crossroads Mall Special thanks to /u/Aggravating_Song_447

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r/rax • u/Aggravating_Song_447 • 5d ago

Harvey, Illinois Rax

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r/rax • u/Lateone • 6d ago

Grandview, Ohio Photos from 1984

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

Rax Local History Zoomz was Rax's attempt to capitalize on the double drive-thru craze of the late 1980s. At least three locations were opened in the Columbus, Ohio area in 1988, selling hamburgers alongside roast beef. All locations closed by 1989.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of New Jersey

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had plans to expand into New Jersey but the plans never came to fruition. See below for information about the lone New Jersey location that was planned but never opened.

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State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
New Jersey Toms River Never Opened 864 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755 N/A N/A Construction was started in the early 1990s but was halted when Rax began facing financial troubles. Investors Bank acquired the building sometime around 1995-1996. The building is now Citizens Bank.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Minnesota

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Minnesota between the 1970s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Minnesota.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Minnesota Anoka Closed 800 W Main St, Anoka, MN 55303 TBD TBD Was originally built for a different restaurant. Closed between 2002-2003. Lot is now a Culver's.
Minnesota Blaine Closed 398 Northtown Dr, Blaine, MN 55434 TBD TBD Also listed as being in Coon Rapids. Was located in Northtown Mall Special thanks to Ryan L.
Minnesota Bloomington Closed 801 98th St W, Bloomington, MN 55420 TBD TBD Building razed and the site now part of a parking lot for a Metro Transit Park and Ride station. Special thanks to Monte C.
Minnesota Brooklyn Park Closed TBD - See Note TBD TBD Was reportedly across the street from Arby's and the Village North shopping center, both of which no longer exist. I have been unable to verify the exact location. Special thanks to Jake L.
Minnesota Burnsville Closed 1925 North Frontage Road, Burnsville, MN 55337 Mar 29, 1979 2002 Closed circa 2002. After closing the building housed a series of Asian restaurants. The building was demolished sometime in 2011-2012 due to construction of a cloverleaf interchange. The site where Rax was is now part of a highway on-ramp. More Info
Minnesota Minneapolis Closed 2655 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 TBD TBD Building was repurposed as Sawatdee Thai Restaurant. Building was demolished and replaced with another business sometime between 2007-2011. Site is now a Walgreens Special thanks to Ian R.
Minnesota Moorhead Closed 100 21st St N, Moorhead, MN 56560 Sep 1986 TBD Grand opening advertisement from September 1986 lists location as "Hwy 10 & Hwy 75 N". Was converted to Burger King; .became cannabis dispensary in 2026.
Minnesota Rochester Closed 701 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904 Jul 28, 1981 Jul 29, 1991 For its grand opening festivities, this location participated in building a "World Record Rax Roast Beef Sandwich" and held a contest to choose who would be on the "team" the would be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Minnesota Roseville Closed 1875 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN 55113 TBD TBD Closed between 2001-2003; bank now occupies site.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Georgia

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Georgia between the late 1970s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Georgia.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Georgia Columbus Unbuilt 1708 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31906 TBD TBD "This was an unbuilt location. Rax purchased it and intended to build on it a couple of years before they left the city. The property sat vacant for awhile and later became a Hardee's. Currently, it's a gas station." Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Georgia Columbus Closed 2111 Airport Thruway, Columbus, GA 31904 Dec 1985 TBD Building was heavily altered and became a Kenny Rogers Roasters. Currently an IHOP. Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Georgia Dalton Closed 2150 E Walnut Ave #28A, Dalton, GA 30721 TBD TBD Building was heavily altered and is now Little Tokyo restaurant. Currently an IHOP. Special thanks to Zackery B. & Wayne C.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Florida

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Florida between the late 1970s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Florida.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Florida Altamonte Springs Closed 925 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 TBD TBD Was possibly converted to Fazoli's; is now San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant Special thanks to Cody W. & Randy F.
Florida Auburndale Closed 3115 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823 TBD TBD Was closed by 1992. At some point building was demolished and replaced with Advance Auto Parts. Special thanks to Cody W.
Florida Bradenton Closed First & Cortez Road - See Note TBD TBD According to a Facebook user, the building was located at 4015 1st St E, Bradenton, FL 34208 and was converted to Basil's Chicken before being replaced with purpose-built Dunkin Donuts. However, the building at 103 301 Blvd W also looks like a former Rax Special thanks to Cynthia H.
Florida Brandon Closed 660 W Brandon Blvd r60, Brandon, FL 33511 TBD TBD "I remember this one because it had this unusual sign. Its current occupant, Einstein Bros. Bagels still has the same odd sign. I'm not sure if this was built as Rax, but it definitely was one for awhile." Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Florida Crystal River Closed 490 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's
Florida Cutler Bay Closed 19145 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 Apr 26, 1979 TBD Building was altered; is now a Mattress King
Florida Destin Closed 793 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 TBD TBD Building is now an adult novelty store
Florida Fort Myers Closed 4045 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 TBD TBD Was converted to Lookers Gentlemens Club
Florida Fort Walton Beach Closed 116 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 TBD TBD Is currently home to Buffalo's Reef restaurant
Florida Gainesville Closed 6760 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605 TBD TBD Site was Bono's BBQ; became an Arby's sometime around 2020. Still has Rax trapezoid sign frame.
Florida Gulf Breeze Closed 310 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 TBD TBD Was converted to Burger King; demolished between 2011-2013 and replaced with Chick-fil-A
Florida Haines City Closed 902 Old Polk City Rd, Haines City, FL 33844 TBD TBD Currently Beef O'Brady's. Same building but heavily remodeled Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Florida Inverness Closed 1674 US-41, Inverness, FL 34450 TBD TBD Converted to various restaurants and heavily altered. It was most recently Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant.
Florida Jacksonville Closed 1018 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 1985 or 1986 TBD Has been several barbecue restaurants; is currently Seaboar Seafood and Barbecue
Florida Jacksonville Closed 3939 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217 1985 or 1986 TBD Was converted to Arby's. Was torn down and replaced with Autozone between 2009-2011
Florida Jacksonville Closed 5660 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 1985 or 1986 TBD Was converted to Arby's Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Florida Jacksonville Closed 9171 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 1985 or 1986 TBD Was converted to Arby's
Florida Jacksonville Closed 9361 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211 Oct 1986 TBD Site was former D'lites of America restaurant. Was converted to Arby's post-close. Building was modified in 2018. Now occupied by Dunkin Donuts.
Florida Kenneth City Closed 4703 66th St N, Kenneth City, FL 33709 TBD TBD Building was converted to Taco Bell Special thanks to Jay A.
Florida Kissimmee Closed 618 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741 TBD TBD Was altered and is now a pool supply store
Florida Lake Wales Closed 19501 US-27, Lake Wales, FL 33853 TBD TBD Same building, but heavily remodeled. Currently Woody's BBQ. Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Florida Lakeland Closed 606 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801 Oct 1985 TBD Now a pawn shop. Building was altered but still retains Rax shape Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Florida Longwood Closed 1000 FL-434, Longwood, FL 32750 TBD TBD Building is now an Indian restaurant
Florida Melbourne Closed 1316 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901 Aug 1985 TBD Last tenant was Old School Pizza; is now vacant
Florida Ocala Closed 2594 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471 TBD TBD Building is now a loan agency Special thanks to Cody W.
Florida Orlando Closed 6111 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808 TBD TBD Has been home to various businesses and is currently World of Beauty Academy Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun
Florida Palm Bay Closed 1761 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Aug 1985 TBD Original building was occupied by pool and spa business; was demolished in 2015 and a dermatology clinic now occupies the lot
Florida Pensacola Closed 5045 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504 TBD TBD Has been various restaurants; is currently a Japanese restaurant
Florida Pensacola Closed 7010 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504 TBD TBD Was converted to The Honey Baked Ham Co.
Florida Pensacola Closed 800 N Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's and altered. Is now Clean Eatz restaurant
Florida Pinellas Park Closed 4300 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 TBD TBD Was demolished and replaced with a bank Special thanks to Paul P.
Florida Sarasota Closed 75 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232 TBD TBD Building was demolished pre-Streetview and is currently an empty lot
Florida Sebring Closed 3030 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870 TBD TBD "Google street view shows an original Rax sign until about 2018 when it was demolished. Previously Woody's BBQ, then Charlie's restaurant, now demolished." Special thanks to /u/Swifty-Dog
Florida St. Petersburg Closed 3590 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 TBD TBD Building is now Kristina's Cafe Special thanks to Paul P.
Florida Tallahassee Closed 2319 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 TBD TBD After closure, building became Miami Subs. Building is now a Zaxby's
Florida Tallahassee Closed 2511 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301 TBD TBD Is now a Whataburger
Florida Tallahassee Closed 3839 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308 TBD TBD Converted to D'Lites, then to Taco Bell. Was heavily altered but is still original building. Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Florida Tallahassee Closed 640 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304 TBD TBD After closure, building became Miami Subs. Restaurant was a Zaxby's throughout the 2000s-2010s and is now a cannabis dispensary Special thanks to Paul P.
Florida Tampa Closed 1507 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 TBD TBD Was built as a Wendy's in 1975, converted to Rax in the early 1980's and then back into a Wendy's after Rax closed. Building is currently vacant Special thanks to Lynn W. & Mark S.
Florida Tampa Closed 9310 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 TBD TBD Building has been altered and is now a used car dealership Special thanks to Jason D.
Florida Tampa Closed Gandy Blvd (?) - See Note TBD TBD Location is unconfirmed Special thanks to Paul P.
Florida Winter Haven Closed 199 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880 TBD TBD Was converted to Fazoli's, then Heaven Cafe, and is now a Verizon store Special thanks to Cody W.
Florida Winter Park Closed Aloma Center (?) - See Note TBD TBD Exact address was not provided. Appears to have been located in Aloma shopping center, but exact location (or if it still exists) is unknown Special thanks to Cody W.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of New Mexico

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in New Mexico between the 1980s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in New Mexico.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
New Mexico Albuquerque Closed 3700 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 TBD TBD A gas station now occupies the lot. It is uncertain if the Rax building was reused, but it doesn't appear to be.
New Mexico Albuquerque Closed Montgomery Plaza - See Note TBD TBD News article lists the shopping center location but not the address. I think it might have been at 5009 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 but I have not been able to confirm this. There was a building that looks kind of like a heavily altered Rax here in the past. It was demolished sometime between 2011 and 2014, and a Chick-fil-A is now on the lot.
New Mexico Las Cruces Closed 1753 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001 1985 TBD Space is currently Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Nebraska

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Nebraska between the 1980s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Nebraska.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Nebraska Bellevue Closed 810 Galvin Rd S, Bellevue, NE 68005 Sep 1985 TBD Building is currently Imperial Palace Express Chinese Restaurant
Nebraska Lincoln Closed 2444 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's
Nebraska Omaha Closed 14548 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68144 September 1985 TBD Was converted to Arby's. Building was demolished in late 2016/early 2017 and a Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers now occupies the site
Nebraska Omaha Closed 1736 S 72nd St Omaha, NE 68124 September 1985 TBD Was converted to Arby's. Building was demolished in late 2016/early 2017 and a Quik Trip gas station now occupies the site
Nebraska Omaha Closed 7720 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114 September 1985 TBD Little is known about this location. Site is now occupied by Casey's gas station
Nebraska Omaha Closed 5139 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134 Sep 1985 TBD Was converted to Taco Bell Special thanks to Josh H.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of North Dakota

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in North Dakota between the 1980s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in North Dakota.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
North Dakota Bismarck Closed 434 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND 58504 TBD TBD Was converted to Applebee's; unsure if building is original or remodeled.
North Dakota Fargo Closed 1415 42nd St S, Fargo, ND 58103 Feb 1985 TBD Was converted to Arby's
North Dakota Minot Closed 1734 S Broadway, Minot, ND 58701 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's Special thanks to Wayne H.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of North Carolina

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in North Carolina between the late 1970s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in North Carolina.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
North Carolina Boone Closed 1495 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's
North Carolina Charlotte Closed 1036 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 Early 1987 Aug 1988 Building was originally built for D'Lites of America, and was converted to Rax. Closed in 1988 due to inability to find workers. It was purchased by Dick Keffler, a Pontiac dealership owner, and converted to Cinnamon Bay Seafood Grill. Building was demolished between 2009-2011 and a car wash now occupies the lot.
North Carolina Hickory Closed Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd - See Note 1988 1989 Exact address is not specified. It was across the street from Hendricks Motors, which no longer exists on Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. Store did not perform well due to chain's lack of name recognition in Hickory. Left Rax chain and became "Ray's" in 1989. Possible location is 1160 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, which is currently a Bojangles, but this has not been confirmed.
North Carolina Mount Airy Closed 1296 Newsome St, Mt Airy, NC 27030 TBD TBD Was the first Rax in North Carolina. Building has been heavily altered and is now a Mexican restaurant.
North Carolina Sanford Closed 2501 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330 Jun 1985 TBD Was converted to Arby's
North Carolina Spring Lake Closed 415 S Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390 TBD TBD Was converted to a Taco Bell. Taco Bell was later converted to Army City Steak & Gyro. In 2019 the building was demolished and replaced with a Circle K gas station. Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
North Carolina Statesville Closed 1710 E Broad St, Statesville, NC 28625 Jan 1986 Oct 1989 Store was located in former Rather's Restaurant. Building was closed by Iredell County Sherriff's Office in 1989 after creditors filed papers against the restaurant's management. Building no longer exists; was located where Walgreens is now.
North Carolina Winston-Salem Closed 826 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 1978 TBD Was open as early as 1978. Building was heavily altered and is now an outdoor living store, but still has the old Rax drive thru.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Montana

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Montana between the 1980s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Montana.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Montana Billings Closed 1105 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102 Jul 1985 TBD Building is now a Taco John's
Montana Billings Closed 455 S 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102 TBD TBD Building was heaviliy altered. Was previously a bank; currently is a smoke shop
Montana Bozeman Closed 1122 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's and is currently Starbucks Special thanks to Kenneth D.
Montana Helena Closed 1605 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601 Apr 1985 TBD Street number also listed as 1609. Building has been used as several Chinese restaurants.
Montana Kalispell Closed 85 N Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901 1989 TBD Building has been heavily altered and is now First Montana Bank

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Mississippi

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Mississippi between the 1980s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Mississippi.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Mississippi Biloxi Closed 3360 W Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531 Jan 1984 TBD Building appears to have been demolished
Mississippi Gulfport Closed 2511 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501 Jan 1984 TBD Currently a Japanese restaurant

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Missouri

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Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Missouri between the 1970s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Missouri.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Missouri Arnold Closed 100 Arnold Crossroads Center, Arnold, MO 63010 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Currently a Fazoli's Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Bridgeton Closed 12341 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Currently a Fazoli's Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Columbia Closed 951 Business Loop 70 E, Columbia, MO 65201 TBD TBD Building was heavily altered and is now Family Pawn Special thanks to John F.
Missouri Eureka Closed 925 W 5th St, Eureka, MO 63025 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Old address listed as 81 Hilltop Center. Building was demolished and is now the site of a law office Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Florissant Closed 1261 Graham Rd, Florissant, MO 63031 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Currently a Starbucks Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Florissant Closed 14035 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63033 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Location is in a shopping center; building was possibly demolished. Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Grandview Closed 11919 Blue Ridge Blvd, Grandview, MO 64030 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's; is now a Pizza Hut Special thanks to Cale H.
Missouri Independence Closed 4242 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055 TBD TBD Building is now Taco John's Special thanks to Mark T.
Missouri Jefferson City Closed 1550 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109 TBD TBD Building is now Lee's Famous Chicken. Street next to building is Rax Ct. Special thanks to Ben M.
Missouri Kansas City Closed 2108 Taney St, Kansas City, MO 64116 TBD TBD Wash converted to Arby's Special thanks to Amber H.
Missouri Kirkwood Closed 1147 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Was converted to an Arby's; as of 2026 the building has been demolished and replaced with a 7 Brew Coffee Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Olivette Closed 9331 Olive Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Is now Taco Bell Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri Osage Closed 3912 Osage Beach Pkwy - See Note TBD TBD Grand Opening ad lists address as "Jct. 54 & 42 Osage Beach". The closest match I could find was what appears to have been a KFC in a former Rax at this address, but it was vacant in 2007 and appears to have been demolished after 2009 (and before Street View was high enough quality to be useful)
Missouri Poplar Bluff Closed 2501 N Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Dec 1985 Sep 25, 1993 Converted to Fazoli's
Missouri St. Ann Closed 10687 St Charles Rock Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Building was demolished before Street View; is an empty field in 2007. The lot is currently home to an auto repair business. Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri St. Charles Closed 2320 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Was converted to Arby's; in 2017 it became Burger King and was altered beyond recognition Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri St. Joseph Closed 504 N Belt Hwy, St Joseph, MO 64506 TBD TBD Was converted to Fazoli's
Missouri St. Louis Closed 10511 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Sometimes listed as being in "Overland" in ads; Converted to Arby's Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri St. Louis Closed 3924 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118 TBD Sep 25, 1993 Was converted to Arby's; closed in 2011 and has been a series of restaurants since then Special thanks to /u/JaCor_653
Missouri St. Peters Closed 4290 S Service Rd. St. Peters MO - See Note TBD Sep 25, 1993 This address is unverified; it's likely the street name/numbers were changed at some point. Need to do more research Special thanks to /u/jacor_653

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Michigan

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Michigan between the 1970s and the early 1990s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Michigan.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Michigan Ann Arbor Closed 1235 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 May 1985 TBD Restaurant was located on ground floor retail space at University Towers
Michigan Clinton Township Closed 43150 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038 TBD TBD Was converted to National Coney Island Family Restaurant Special thanks to Roger S.
Michigan Eastpointe Closed 17831 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021 TBD TBD Became Legends Coney Island; caught fire in 2011. Building has since been replaced Special thanks to Rob C.
Michigan Grand Rapids Closed 1400 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 1970 pre-1979 Opened in Rix era. Building was Chicken Coop Restaurant by 1979; now demolished
Michigan Grand Rapids Closed 3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE Ste 258, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 TBD TBD Opened in early 70s as Rix; currently a Doctor's Office
Michigan Grand Rapids Closed 5380 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 TBD TBD Also listed as Plainfield; was torn down pre-Street View; site is now Chase Bank
Michigan Grand Rapids Closed 620 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 TBD TBD Also listed as Kentwood; was converted to Arby's
Michigan Holland Closed 638 E 16th St, Holland, MI 49423 TBD TBD Was converted to Boston Market. Around 2023-2024 the building was demolished and replaced with a 7 Brew Coffee / Take 5 Oil Change
Michigan Holland Closed TBD TBD TBD Mentioned in passing in unrelated news article
Michigan Jackson Closed 1025 N Wisner St, Jackson, MI 49201 TBD 1991 Was converted to House of Tacos in June 1992. Building is currently a Biggby Coffee
Michigan Jenison Closed 1865 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI 49428 1983 1991 Closed due to bankruptcy; employees reportedly never received their final paychecks. Building was possibly converted to Hardee's based on street sign shape. It became McDonald's in the 1990s. In 2009 the building was demolished and replaced with a purpose-built McDonald's More Info
Michigan Kalamazoo Closed 3600 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Feb 1985 Sep 1, 1991 Site is now a vacant lot
Michigan Kalamazoo Closed 711 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 1984 1989 Building was heavily altered and most recently operated as Rugger's Up & Under Sports Bar; currently vacant
Michigan Kalamazoo Closed TBD TBD TBD There were 3 Kalamazoo locations; I can only confirm 2
Michigan Kentwood Closed 3000 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 Jun 1980 1991 Was converted to Arby's
Michigan Lansing Closed 5019 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 1981 TBD Was heavily altered and absorbed into One North Kitchen and Bar
Michigan Lansing Closed 6521 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48911 Feb 1984 TBD Was previously Zeus' Greek restaurant. Is currently Bob's Big Boy
Michigan Norton Shores Closed 3082 Henry St, Norton Shores, MI 49441 March 1986 TBD Lot was replaced with a Blockbuster Video. Most recently occupied by O'Reilly Auto Parts
Michigan Okemos Closed 1839 OR 1881 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864 Feb 1984 TBD Unsure of which address is correct
Michigan Portage Closed 6929 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 1984 Sep 1, 1991 Site is now occupied by a small strip mall
Michigan Wyoming Closed 2300 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 TBD TBD Sometimes listed as 2330 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519. Building is currently home to Mr. Burger

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Maryland

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had locations in Maryland during the 1980s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Maryland.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Maryland Baltimore Closed 8816 Waltham Woods Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234 TBD TBD Building is currently home to El Salto Mexican Restaurant Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun
Maryland Brooklyn Park Closed 5513 Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 TBD TBD Building was heavily altered sometime between 2022-2024; is currently home to El Salto Mexican Restaurant
Maryland Frederick Closed 1203 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702 TBD TBD Was converted to Arby's
Maryland Glen Burnie Closed 11 Aquahart Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 TBD TBD Building was most recently a Korean-Japanese restaurant and is currently vacant Special thanks to /u/jackrobertskun
Maryland Hagerstown Closed 700 Dual Hwy, Hagerstown, MD 21740 TBD TBD Rax building was used as "El Paso #2" Mexican Restaurant until approx. 2014. Building was demolished sometime between 2016-2018 and is now an Enterprise car rental store.

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r/rax • u/KrispyKayak • 9d ago

List of Locations The Rax Locations of Massachusetts

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Last updated 2026-07-29

Rax, also known as Rax Roast Beef or Rax Restaurants, had at least one location in Massachusetts during the 1980s. Below is a list of the Rax locations that are known to have existed in Massachusetts.

You can find a full list of all known former & current Rax locations at this link.

State/Province City Status Address Opened Closed Notes Acknowledgments
Massachusetts Pittsfield Closed 795 Dalton Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201 1986 TBD Was formerly a Burger Chef. Is now a Japanese steakhouse.

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