Franklin Street is a revolving door for closing and opening restaurants

Posted Oct 7, 2025
The Purple Bowl is an acai restaurant that has been on Franklin Street for about eight years. McClaren Hopper, the restaurant’s general manager, said community loyalty is a key factor in their continued success, which they built through partnerships like catering events at UNC and hosting fundraisers for local organizations. (Daily Tar Heel)

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