Buffalo Wild Wings® Franchisee to Open 16th Restaurant
Construction Starts on Port Huron Location
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Wings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:DFRH), announced today that it has started construction on its 16th Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, located in Port Huron, Michigan.
“We are very excited about this Buffalo Wild Wings location and are proud to be able to grow the brand while providing jobs for Michigan residents, despite the down economy,” stated T. Michael Ansley, President and CEO of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. “We look forward to not only being in the Port Huron area, but getting involved in the community as well,” stated Ansley.
Buffalo Wild Wings is not your typical Buffalo, NY-style chicken wing joint. They offer award-winning wings and a full-menu featuring sandwiches, burgers, wraps, ribs and more. Guests can personalize every menu item by choosing one of 14 signature sauces, ranging from Mild to Blazin®. A feast for all the senses, the Port Huron Buffalo Wild Wings will feature eight big screen TVs and 34 LCDs and plasma TVs for full-on sports viewing.
The Port Huron Buffalo Wild Wings will be approximately 6,500 square feet and will seat 250 guests. It is currently slated to open to the public on Sunday, June 7, 2009 and will be located on 24th Street, across from the Birchwood Mall and in front of retailers Barnes & Noble and Staples.
About the Company
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. is a restaurant management company, handling the operations of 15 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants: five in Florida and ten in Michigan. The company also owns and operates Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burgers and Fries, a fast-casual concept created in 2006. Currently there are two locations, one in Berkley, MI and Ann Arbor, MI. In 2009, the company plans on opening one additional Bagger Dave’s location. For more company information, please visit www.diversifiedrestaurantholdings.com.
About Bagger Dave’s
Bagger Dave’s was launched by Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. in January 2008 with the first location in Berkley, MI and the second in August 2008 in Ann Arbor. The menu features freshly made burgers (never frozen) accompanied by more than 30 toppings to add-on, fresh-cut fries, and hand-dipped milkshakes. Signature items include Dave’s Sloppy BBQ, Train Wreck Burger, and Turkey Black Bean Chili. The concept focuses on local flair; the interior includes historic photos of the city in which it resides. There’s also an electric train that runs in the ceiling above the dining and bar areas. All current and future locations will be smoke-free.
About Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an established and growing owner, operator and franchisor. The widespread appeal of BUFFALO WILD WINGS concept establishes its restaurants as an inviting, neighborhood destination with more than 579 restaurants in 40 states.
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