CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BURG) (“Chanticleer” or the “Company”), owner, operator, and franchisor of multiple nationally recognized restaurant brands today provided a development update on its Little Big Burger (“LBB”) and Burgers Grilled Right (“BGR”) brands.
2018 Year to date accomplishments
- LBB San Diego - El Cajon (opened Q1)
- LBB San Diego - Mission Valley (opened Q2)
- LBB Cornelius / Denny Hamlin joint venture signed
- LBB Austin (opened Q3)
- LBB Portland - Multnomah Village (Opened Q3)
- LBB Seattle - Wallingford (Opened Q4)
- BGR Washington, DC - Catholic University (opened Q1)
- BGR New Jersey - Bloomfield, (opened Q1)
- BGR Maryland - Annapolis (Repurchased Q1)
- BGR Bethesda - Reimaged
- BGR Tysons Mall - Reimaged
- BGR Virginia - Reston (Opened Q3)
- BGR Maryland - Columbia (Repurchased Q3)
- Celebrated BGR 10-year anniversary
- Marie Noble named Social Media Marketing Coordinator
2018 Planned Openings
- LBB Portland - Lake Oswego (Opening Q4)
- LBB Charlotte - Cornelius (Opening Q4)
- LBB Charlotte Rea Farms (Opening Q4)
- LBB Seattle - Green Lake (Opening Q4/Q1)
- LBB Seattle - Capitol Hill (Opening Q4/Q1)
Mike Pruitt, Chanticleer Chief Executive Officer stated, “2018 is a transformational year as we execute our growth plans for our Little Big Burger and Burgers Grilled Right brands. As of today, we have 17 LBB stores, up from just 8 when we originally acquired the brand and 12 at year end 2017. We have 5 more new stores currently under construction with openings expected over the next few months.
Pruitt continued, "We are pleased with recent progress, which included opening BGR Reston VA, repurchasing BGR Columbia, opening LBB Multnomah Village and opening LBB Wallingford, our first unit in the Seattle market. We look forward to opening LBB Cornelius, North Carolina with our partner NASCAR superstar Denny Hamlin who has an option on an additional 9 potential future stores and continuing our expansion in Portland and Seattle.
About Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Chanticleer Holdings owns, operates, and franchises fast, casual, and full-service restaurant brands, including American Burger Company, BGR – Burgers Grilled Right, Little Big Burger, Just Fresh, and Hooters. For more information, please visit: www.chanticleerholdings.com.
About Little Big Burger
Little Big Burger (''LBB'') is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. Founded in Portland, OR in 2010, LBB is a counter service, fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, high quality cooked-to-order burgers, truffle fries and root beer floats. LBB has developed a cult-like following in the Pacific Northwest by offering a simple menu focused on delicious quality, served in a hip atmosphere. Parties interested in franchise opportunities should send an email to mp@chanticleerholdings.com or visit www.littlebigburger.com.
A video about Little Big Burger may be viewed at the following link: http://www.chanticleerholdings.com/brands/littlebigburger/
About Burgers Grilled Right
BGR is helping lead the better burger market with a menu designed around our commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients. BGR's menu is designed around burgers grilled over an open flame. BGR operates stores domestically and internationally, with franchise opportunities in both markets. For more information, visit www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com.
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Contact Information:
Investor Relations
Jason Assad
678-570-6791
Ja@chanticleerholdings.com