OC of Michigan, Inc. Expands Its Old Chicago Presence in Michigan with Opening of Portage Restaurant

Old Chicago donated $4,140 from pre-grand opening events to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo

Aug 8, 2011 - 13:34
OC of Michigan, Inc., a franchisee of Old Chicago – the made-from-scratch American fare and beer authority known for its World Beer Tour ™ and 110 unique, cold beers – opened its fourth Old Chicago restaurant in Michigan on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. EST.  The new restaurant is located at 5314 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage and adds to the Okemos, Kentwood and Southgate Old Chicago Michigan locations already operated by OC of Michigan, Inc.
 
To celebrate the Portage Old Chicago opening, the new restaurant hosted several pre-grand opening festivities, including neighborhood lunch and dinner events. During each invite-only event all donations and a portion of sales benefitted Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo. During the course of the events, $4,140 was raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo, to enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
 
“We are excited to be expanding Old Chicago’s presence in Michigan, and to have had the opportunity to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo, leading up to our grand opening,” said Scott Stuck, owner of OC of Michigan, Inc. “Old Chicago will be a great addition to the area, where we’re eager to begin building lasting relationships with the Portage community.”
 
The 6,000-square-foot Old Chicago restaurant will seat 220 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 total of 26 HD flat-screen TVs featuring sports packages


 
For additional information, please visit www.oldchicago.com.
 
Old Chicago
5314 S. Westnedge Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 344-1111 (phone)
(269) 492-9107 (fax)
Open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
 
About Old Chicago:
Traditional, casual dining restaurant specializing in Chicago-style, made-from-scratch pizzas, pastas, calzones and burgers. The Old Chicago brand has more than three decades of proven success. With 97 restaurants operating in 22 states, Old Chicago is a model for the casual dining segment. The Old Chicago World Beer Tour allows its more than 1 million and growing members to taste the best beers from across the globe with 110 craft beer styles, including 30 draft choices. Visit www.oldchicago.com to learn more and to find the restaurant nearest you.