Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. said Joseph "Big Daddy" Flanigan, the company's founder, chairman and CEO, died Friday of cancer in his home in Sea Ranch Lakes, Fla.

Flanigan, who was diagnosed with cancer approximately two years ago, was 75. He led the company for over 45 years and was the inspiration behind the "Big Daddy's Liquors" retail liquor stores and "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants.