New Flanigan's Enterprises Chairman and CEO James "Jimmy" Flanigan acknowledged having some tough shoes to fill.

Flanigan was tapped to succeed his father, Joseph "Big Daddy" Flanigan. The founder and leader of the Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill Restaurants and Big Daddy's Liquors died a month ago.

The elder Flanigan was a familiar presence at the establishments, regularly greeting customers and handing out coins to kids. His trademarked whiskered face graces everything from the menus to the beer cups to the marquee, which made him a recognizable figure in south Florida.

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