Press Release
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. Provides Update on Proposed Acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurants
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGR) ("DRH" or the "Company"), the creator, developer and operator of the unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern® ("Bagger Dave's") and one of the largest franchisees for Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW"), announced today that Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. exercised its first right of refusal to acquire the assets of Screamin' Hot Concepts, LLC, Screamin' Hot Nampa, LLC, Screamin’ Hot Twin Falls, LLC, and Screamin’ Hot Reno, LLC. The assets consist primarily of nine existing BWW restaurants and three BWW restaurants currently under development in the Western United States.
Michael Ansley, President and CEO of DRH, commented, "While we are disappointed that Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. exercised its right of first of refusal, we remain excited by the potential opportunity to expand our BWW portfolio through accretive acquisitions. Throughout our history, we have proven our ability to leverage our operational expertise, infrastructure and systems to drive higher unit volumes and stronger profitability at acquired BWW restaurants, which in turn has reinforced our already strong leadership position within the BWW system. We will continue evaluating acquisition opportunities within the BWW system as a means to enhance shareholder value.”
The Company’s organic development plans to open five to six Bagger Dave's restaurants and three BWW restaurants in 2015 remain on track.
About Diversified Restaurant Holdings
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGR) ("DRH" or the "Company") owns and operates Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern, a full-service, family-friendly restaurant and full bar with a casual, comfortable atmosphere specializing in custom-built, proprietary, fresh prime rib recipe burgers, all-natural turkey burgers, hand-cut fries, locally crafted beers on draft, hand-dipped milk shakes, salads, black bean turkey chili, and much more. There are currently 26 company-owned Bagger Dave's restaurants in Michigan and Indiana. For more information, visit www.baggerdaves.com.
The Company also operates 42 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar franchised restaurants in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida.
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CONTACT: For more information contact:
Investor Relations Contacts:
Sheryl Freeman / Raphael Gross
ICR Inc.
646.277.1284 / 203.682.8253
sheryl.freeman@icrinc.com / raphael.gross@icrinc.com
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