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Diversified Restaurant Holdings Opens Indiana's First Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern®

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Dec. 10, 2012 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE //  - Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:DFRH) ("DRH" or the "Company"), the owner, operator, and franchisor of the unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar Bagger Dave's Legendary Burgers Tavern® ("Bagger Dave's") and one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW"), announced that it officially opened Indiana's first Bagger Dave's at 8840 North Michigan Road in Indianapolis on Sunday, December 9, 2012.

T. Michael Ansley, President and CEO of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, commented, "Over the past six years, Bagger Dave's has experienced tremendous success, especially within our home market of Michigan. It was only natural for us to take the next step and begin to introduce the Bagger Dave's concept throughout the Midwest. We believe the local corner tavern feel and high-quality, freshly-made, customizable burgers, with an emphasis on local products served in a family-friendly atmosphere, resonates with diners and distinguishes Bagger Dave's from other ultra-casual dining concepts. We are confident the residents of Indianapolis will embrace the Bagger Dave's experience."

About Diversified Restaurant Holdings

Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. ("DRH" or the "Company") is the owner, operator, and franchisor of the unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant concept, Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern® ("Bagger Dave's") and one of the largest Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") franchisees. Between the two concepts, the Company currently operates 42 restaurants in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, and Indiana, with two additional BWW restaurants scheduled to open in 2012. Including these locations, and one franchised Bagger Dave's in Missouri, the Company expects to have 45 restaurants by year's end. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.diversifiedrestaurantholdings.com.

Bagger Dave's offers a full-service, family-friendly restaurant and bar with a casual, comfortable atmosphere. The menu features freshly-made burgers (never frozen), accompanied by more than 30 toppings from which to choose, along with fresh-cut fries, hand-dipped milkshakes, and a selection of craft beer and wine. Signature items include Sloppy Dave's BBQ®, Train Wreck Burger®, and Bagger Dave's Amazingly Delicious Turkey Black Bean Chili®. The Bagger Dave's concept emphasizes local flair by showcasing historical photos of the city in which each restaurant resides and features an electric train that runs above the dining room and bar areas. Currently, there are 11 corporate-owned locations and one franchised location. The Company has an executed area development agreement to franchise five additional Bagger Dave's in five states outside of Michigan. DRH is approved to franchise Bagger Dave's in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.baggerdaves.com.

DRH operates 31 BWW restaurants: 14 in Michigan, nine in Florida, four in Illinois and four in Indiana. The Company has opened 17 new BWW restaurants in fulfillment of its 32-store Area Development Agreement ("ADA") with franchisor Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq:BWLD). The remaining 15 restaurants under the ADA agreement, along with an additional franchise agreement in Indiana, suggest that the Company will operate 47 BWW's by 2017.

Safe Harbor Statement

The information made available in this news release contains forward-looking statements which reflect DRH's current view of future events, results of operations, cash flows, performance, business prospects and opportunities. Wherever used, the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "will continue," "will likely result," "may," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and the Company's actual growth, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance, business prospects and opportunities could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Some of these risks include, without limitation, the impact of economic and industry conditions, competition, food and drug safety issues, store expansion and remodeling, labor relations issues, costs of providing employee benefits, regulatory matters, legal and administrative proceedings, information technology, security, severe weather, natural disasters, accounting matters, other risk factors relating to our business or industry and other risks detailed from time to time in the Securities and Exchange Commission filings of DRH. Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date made and, thus, DRH undertakes no obligation to update or publicly announce the revision of any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect new information, future events, developments or changed circumstances or for any other reason.

Contacts:

Investor
Deborah K. Pawlowski
Kei Advisors LLC
P: 716.843.3908/ 716.843.3874
dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

Company 
David Burke
Chief Financial Officer
P: 248.223.9160

Media 
Christine Picchietti
Sanderson & Associates
P: (312) 829-4350
M: (630) 915-5424
christine@sandersonpr.com

SOURCE Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc.

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