Buffalo Wild Wings®, winner of scores of best wings and best sports
bar awards, will make its first-ever debut in Detroit this November
when it opens in the old Temple of Odd Fellows Building, at 1211
Randolph Street. The 18,400-square-foot historic building, built in
1874, is located on the corner of Randolph and Monroe Streets near
the end of the Greektown Historic District in downtown Detroit. The
Temple of Odd Fellows Building was selected for its prime location,
which is steps away from Campus Martius Park and within walking
distance of Greektown Casino, Comerica Park, home of the Detroit
Tigers, Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions and Joe Louis Arena,
home of the Detroit Red Wings. Construction on the project is set
to begin in April, and the restaurant is expected to be open for
business by November.
BWW will cater to sports fans as the premier venue to watch all
of Detroit's sporting events outside of the actual stadiums. Known
as a city dedicated to its sports teams, Detroit was the ideal
location for the bar and restaurant, which will seat 425 people and
encompass two floors of the four story building, along with a 2,400
square-foot building to be erected to the north of the building.
Plans to bring BWW to downtown Detroit are part of an exciting
revitalization project that has investors and contractors working
together to breathe new life into the city by focusing on
rebuilding the downtown area.
"There's so much energy and positivity surrounding future plans
for the revitalization and rebuilding of downtown Detroit, and we
wanted to be a part of it," said Michael Ansley, CEO of Diversified
Restaurant Holdings. "We've been working on plans to redevelop this
property for more than three years, so I am thrilled to get the
ball rolling on this exciting project."
Ansley continued, "Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the
primary economic development organization for Detroit, has been
extremely helpful and has been a pleasure to work with throughout
this entire process."
Plans for the restaurant call for the complete BWW experience to
encompass the first floor, a banquet room to comprise the second
floor and a rooftop patio bar to cater to sports fanatics during
warmer months.
BWW is known for its 14 signature sauces, making its wings and
other menu items customizable creations. Sauces include, from
mildest to hottest, Sweet BBQ, Teriyaki, Mild, Parmesan Garlic™,
Medium, Honey BBQ™, Spicy Garlic, Asian Zing™, Caribbean Jerk, Hot
BBQ, Mango Habanero™, Wild™ and Blazin'®. With BWW's 14 signature
sauces running the gamut from Mild to Blazin®, every taste bud can
find a flavor to crave.
Its boldly-flavored menu includes boneless wings, specialty
burgers and sandwiches, ribs, finger foods, wraps, salads and Naked
Tenders®, but the main attraction continues to be Buffalo NY-style
chicken wings. BWW also has two signature events each week; Wing
Tuesdays® and Boneless Thursdays®, where guests can order their
favorite traditional or boneless wings at a special price.
About Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc.
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. ("DRH") is the owner,
operator, and franchisor of the unique, full-service, ultra-casual
restaurant and bar Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern™ ("Bagger
Dave's") and is a leading Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") franchisee.
Between the two concepts, the Company currently operates 28
restaurants in Michigan and Florida.
Bagger Dave's offers a full-service, family-friendly restaurant
and bar with a casual, comfortable atmosphere. The menu features
freshly-made burgers (never frozen), accompanied by more than 30
toppings from which to choose, fresh-cut fries, hand-dipped
milkshakes, and a selection of craft beer and wine. Signature items
include Sloppy Dave's BBQ®, Train Wreck Burger®, and Bagger Dave's
Amazingly Delicious Turkey Black Bean Chili®. The Bagger Dave's
concept emphasizes local flair by showcasing historical photos of
the city in which each restaurant resides and features an electric
train that runs above the dining room and bar areas. Currently,
there are six corporate-owned locations in the state of Michigan
and an executed area development agreement to franchise six Bagger
Dave's in five states outside of Michigan. DRH is approved to
franchise Bagger Dave's in the states of Illinois, Indiana,
Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. For more
information, visit www.baggerdaves.com.
DRH operates 22 BWW restaurants (14 in Michigan and eight in
Florida). The Company continues to build new BWW restaurants in
fulfillment of its 32 store Area Development Agreement ("ADA") with
franchisor Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD). This agreement,
in addition to six BWW restaurants opened prior to the ADA,
suggests that the Company will operate 38 BWW restaurants in
Michigan and Florida in 2017.
About Buffalo Wild Wings®
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a growing owner, operator and franchisor
of restaurants featuring a variety of boldly-flavored,
made-to-order menu items including Buffalo-style chicken wings spun
in one of 14 signature sauces. Buffalo Wild Wings is an inviting
neighborhood destination with widespread appeal and is the
recipient of dozens of "Best Wings" and "Best Sports Bar" awards
from across the country. There are currently over 580 Buffalo Wild
Wings locations across 40 states.
CONTACT: David G. Burke
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 248.223.9160
Email: dgburke@baggerdaves.com
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