The El Segundo, California-based Rock & Brews restaurant brand has selected multi-unit franchise operator R&B Florida LLC to open several locations throughout Florida. The first Florida location is set to open in a freestanding location at 7131 Red Bug Lake Rd., near Palomino Way, in the Orlando suburb of Oviedo in November. At about 7500 square feet, the unit will feature the brand’s American comfort food, and a full bar that includes a large selections of international and local craft beers and premium wines. The family-friendly, rock-inspired environment will include multiple screens and a state-of-the-art sound system as well as murals, canvas art of iconic rock images and Rock & Brews signature Great Wall of Rock. Guests can dine indoors or al fresco on heated and cooled patios. KISS front men Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons along with their co-founding partners restaurateur/hotelier Michael Zislis and concert industry veterans Dave and Dell Furano are planning for worldwide expansion of the brand. The franchise agreement with R&B Florida LLC is the third of a handful of multi-unit operating partners that Rock & Brews plans to engage on a regional level for the expansion. Rock & Brews is scheduled to open a second location in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in December.
CATEGORY: Casual Restaurant & Entertainment
Chain Name: Rock & Brews
Company Name: Rock & Brews
Street Address: 149 Standard St., El Segundo, California 90204
Tel: 310/615-0010 Fax:
Email: info@rockandbrews.com Website: www.rockandbrew.com
Menu Specialty: Casual American cuisine, locally-sourced, fresh ingredients, appetizers, salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas along with international and craft beers
Introduced: Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons from rock group KISS, restaurateur/hotelier Michael Zislis and merchandising vererans Dave and Dell Furano opened the first Rick & Brews near Los Angeles International Airport in El Segundo, California in April 2012.
No. of Locations: Six locations in California, Hawaii, Kansas and Los Cabos, Mexico
Areas of Operation: United States & Worldwide
Types of Location: Stand alone restaurants and airport and stadium concepts
BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv): Multi-unit franchises
Size Req’d: Approximately 6000 to 7500 sq.ft.
Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc):
Contact Name: Dave Furano – Business Development (dave@rockandbrews.com)
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PARENT COMPANY: Rock & Brews, El Segundo, California
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Last Report: Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report #123 Last Update:
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