Stefano’s Brings Old Chicago’s Pizza and Beer Expertise to Killeen with Opening of First Texas Restaurant

Stefano’s, a franchisee of Old Chicago – a division of Colorado-based Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. and the pizza and beer authority known for its “World Beer Tour” and 110 unique, cold beers – opened the franchisee’s first Texas Old Chicago in Killeen on Monday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant is located on 2901 East Central Expressway, located in front of the Home Depot and Best Buy shopping center.

To celebrate the opening of the new restaurant, the Killeen Old Chicago hosted several pre-grand-opening events, including free neighborhood lunch and dinner events during which all donations from attendees benefitted The Association of the United States Army. Through the neighborhood events, Old Chicago – together with its guests – donated $1,000 for the Association to foster public support of the Army’s role in national security and provide professional education and information programs to soldiers.

“We are honored to open our very first Old Chicago in Texas, while also supporting the Association of the United States Army as part of our grand opening,” said Scott Stevens, owner of Stefano’s. “Old Chicago will bring great-tasting pizza and a variety of beer to Killeen, where we’re eager to meet and build lasting relationships with the community.”

The 6,000-square-foot Old Chicago restaurant will seat 200 guests and offer:

• A fun and neighborhood-like restaurant experience that encourages guests to Eat. Drink. Be Yourself.™
• More than 30 years of experience in making made-from-scratch, hand-crafted pizzas, pasta and calzones.
• The famous “World Beer Tour” that gives guests the chance to win a place on the ‘Wall of Foam,’ as well as other fun prizes, by tasting all 110 unique beers from around the world.
• A new beverage menu featuring more than 20 new drinks, many of which are original recipes created by Old Chicago’s in-house mixologist, including Old Chicago Signature Cocktails, mojitos, margaritas, martinis and more.

The Killeen restaurant marks Old Chicago’s 102^nd location. In addition to Killeen, Scott Stevens operates two Old Chicago restaurants in Arkansas. For additional information, please visit www.oldchicago.com.

Old Chicago – Killeen
2901 E. Central Expressway
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 833-5061 (phone)
(254) 833-5288 (fax)

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

About Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.

Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc. currently employs over 6,800 nationwide. It owns and operates 102 restaurants across the United States - 64 "Old Chicago" restaurants and 38 brewery concepts operating under the names "Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery," "ChopHouse & Brewery," and "Walnut Brewery". The Company also operates two Sing Sing concepts, an entertainment venue featuring a dueling piano bar in a club setting. It has franchise partnerships under its Old Chicago brand that account for 38 locations; three locations under the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery brand and one ChopHouse location.

In 2000, the Company formed the Rock Bottom Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity. The Foundation's primary focus is to make a positive impact on the issue of hunger within its communities, help its teammates in crisis, and inspire a culture of giving and volunteerism.

The Company’s annual sales in 2009 were $304 million. Projected sales for 2010 are $303 million.

All of Rock Bottom's restaurants are casual dining establishments featuring excellent service, high-quality, moderately priced food and a distinctive selection of micro-brewed and specialty beers served in a comfortable, hospitable atmosphere.


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