ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke now has one less restaurant.

The Steak 'n Shake located on Hershberger Road has permanently closed its doors, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.

People could be seen cleaning the restaurant and taking down signs.

The franchise restaurant was operated by Steaks of Virginia.

A worker at the restaurant Wednesday told 10 News that the operator decided to close all of its franchises in the commonwealth.

In April 2017, the franchise sued Steak 'n Shake because it said the company violated its contract by refusing to allow it to raise menu prices.

At the time of the suit, the franchise said that all of its Virginia locations were losing money.

The Steak 'n Shake that used to be in Lynchburg is now being turned into a Taco Bell.