Lee Roy Selmon's was an American

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located and founded in Florida by former

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player Lee Roy Selmon. The concept was owned by OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC until 2008 when it was sold to MVP Holdings Tampa, Inc. owned by

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founders Robert D. "Bob" Basham and Chris T. Sullivan. Lee Roy Selmon continued to work with the company through its transfer of ownership until his death in 2011. There are three locations, all of which are located in west-central Florida. It was announced on May 23, 2018, that the original location will be closing after 17 years. Lee Roy Selmon's served Southern-style food and comfort food such as

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and pecan pie.

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