Bennigan's Opens First Restaurant in Jordan

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4/26/2007

PLANO, Texas – Bennigan's Grill & Tavern continues to expand abroad with a new opening in Amman, Jordan. The restaurant blends with the current culture and remnants of early civilization, while still providing guests with an Irish flare.

"This is Bennigan's first restaurant in this country and we are delighted to give the community a taste of the Irish-American experience," said Eric Taylor, senior vice president of worldwide franchise operations for Bennigan's. "We've had tremendous success abroad, and we are excited about the opportunity to expand the Bennigan's dining experience into this market."

This is the first restaurant for franchise group Fine Taste Company and marks Bennigan's 53rd international location.

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. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Bennigan's has over 310 locations in 11 countries, and is owned by Metromedia Restaurant Group (MRG), one of the world's leading multi-concept table-service restaurant groups. Other MRG concepts include Steak and Ale, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bonanza Steakhouse and The Plano Tavern. Additional information on Bennigan's is available at www.bennigans.com.

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