VinZant Edwards Restaurant Group LLC Expands Its Old Chicago Presence in Missouri with Opening of Branson Restaurant
VinZant Edwards Restaurant Group LLC, 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 their second Missouri restaurant in Branson on Friday, July 2 at 11 a.m.
The new restaurant is located within Branson Landing (801 Branson Landing), Branson’s new outdoor retail and shopping center that is housed on Lake Taneycomo in downtown Branson. VinZant Edwards Restaurant Group opened their first Missouri Old Chicago in Springfield, Mo., in 2008.
“We are thrilled to be expanding Old Chicago’s presence in Missouri,” said Whitney VinZant, owner and president of VinZant Edwards Restaurant Group LLC. “Old Chicago will be a great addition to the popular Branson Landing development, where we’re eager to meet and build lasting relationships with the Branson community.”
The 8,200-square-foot Old Chicago restaurant seats 434 guests and offers:
- 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.
- A new patio design, complete with a landscaped beer garden and pool tables that showcases a second-story view over Lake Taneycomo.
For additional information, please visit www.oldchicago.com.
Old Chicago – Branson Landing
801 Branson Landing
Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (417) 332-2005
Hours of operation:
- Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Sunday – 11 a.m. to midnight
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 37 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.
