Popular family restaurant Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill closed down its Millburn location this weekend after 39 years in business.

The restaurant, formerly known as Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, announced the closure on its Facebook page, thanking its loyal customers.

Thank you for your loyalty to Charlie Brown’s Millburn for the last 39 years! The location is now closed. We invite our... Posted by Charlie Brown's Steakhouse on Monday, October 29, 2018

Charlie Brown's was sold to a new owner in 2011 after filing for bankruptcy. It opened its first location in Westfield.

Known for its steaks, the eatery expanded its menu a few years ago to include new flavors and additional seafood and chicken options.

The chain still has locations in 14 other municipalities in the state, according to its website. None remain in Essex County.

Once boasting more than 30 locations, several restaurants were closed in 2010. The company struggled after the former head of the restaurant chain was sentenced to two years in prison for accepting more than $1 million in kickbacks from vendors in 2011.

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