Bennigan's Grill & Tavern Opens in Acapulco, Mexico

New restaurant located in the Hotel Zone in a new Commercial Area

(Acapulco, Mexico) – September 30, 2008 – Bennigan’s Franchising Company is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern franchise location in Acapulco, Mexico, continuing the overseas expansion of the brand.

Bennigan’s brings to Acapulco an exciting option for tourists and local residents to enjoy a familiar ambiance with an Irish touch, offering a diverse menu loaded with salads, burgers, steak and chicken entrees, sandwiches and desserts - a distinctive restaurant compared with the traditional restaurants found in Acapulco.

The newest Bennigan’s restaurant for Consorcio Intra in Mexico features a 5,380-square foot building and features an extensive modern bar, an outdoor terrace with ample seating, flat-screen TVs  with great views from anywhere in the restaurant and seating for up to 191 customers.

Bennigan’s Acapulco also has a whole different style. “We are refreshing and adapting the architecture and the restaurant’s decor to give it a new look, while at the same time retaining the Irish Tavern essence that Bennigan’s is recognized for,” said Ruben Rodriguez, Architect of Consorcio Intra and developer of new projects.

Bennigan’s is located on the first level of a new commercial center in front of the newly opened One Hotel on the famous Costera Miguel Aleman Avenue at the intersection of Costa Azul -within walking distance to the beach. The restaurant’s large glass windows offer an incredible view of the hotel zone, mountains in the distance and the famous avenue below. People walking or driving by can see everything inside from the large TV’s to the action in the bar to the relaxed atmosphere on the patio. It’s a great place for people who are looking to enjoy a great dinner, an ice gold Guinness beer, or a famous D’Bennigan’s Frozen Margarita while watching their favorite sports team in the innovatively designed bar, which is the main attraction of the restaurant. The terrace is also a very relaxing and comfortable place to spend an evening.

“Acapulco is an ideal location to increase our presence in Mexico” said Shawn Finn, Director, International Franchise Operations for Bennigan’s Franchising Company. “We’ve had tremendous success with the Bennigan’s brand in Mexico, Panama and El Salvador and look forward to serving our loyal and new guests at our newest location in Acapulco.”

The restaurant is owned and operated by Bennigan’s franchisee Consorcio Restaurantero Athene of Mexico and is their eighth Bennigan’s in Mexico, with other locations planned for next year.

“We’re thrilled to be opening this Bennigan’s location in Acapulco,” said Francisco Ruiz Anitua, the Director of Consorcio Intra Restaurants and franchises division “The Bennigan’s brand is very successful in México and a special one for our customers and we’re happy to be associated with it.”

Consorcio Intra operates Bennigan’s franchises in the cities of Veracruz, Merida, CD Del Carmen, Puebla, Villahermosa, Coatzacoalcos, Cancun, and Acapulco. Future units are planned for Tuxtla Gutierrez, a second location in Cancun, and Mexico City in 2009.

About Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern

Since 1976, Bennigan’s has been offering customers a diverse food and drink menu with an Irish influence in a classic grill & tavern setting. Bennigan’s menu is loaded with salads, burgers, steak and chicken entrees, sandwiches and desserts. Menu favorites include the Monte Cristo sandwich, Kilkenny Country Chicken Salad, Burger Bites, Boneless Buffalo Wings, and “Oh Baby” Back Ribs. At Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern you are always welcome for lunch, dinner and happy hour.

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Alex J. Stockham
Rubenstein Associates
(212) 843-8297
astockham@rubenstein.com