LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Grill Concepts, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRIL) today announced the opening of its newest Daily Grill restaurant in Seattle, Washington.
Located in the newly expanded Sheraton Seattle at the corner of Pike Street and 6th Avenue in the heart of downtown and the center of Seattle's retail district, the 7,000 square-foot, 200-seat Daily Grill restaurant also caters to room service orders from the Hotel's 1,253 guestrooms and serves the Hotel lobby lounge.
After completing a $130 million expansion project, the Sheraton Seattle is now the largest hotel in the city. Grill Concepts operates the Seattle Daily Grill under a 10-year management agreement with two additional 5-year options.
"The opening of our newest Daily Grill marks yet another step forward in our accelerated expansion strategy," said Philip Gay, chief executive officer. "We are excited to introduce our 23-year legacy of freshly prepared, made-from-scratch cuisine to Seattle."
Daily Grill's menu features Certified Angus Beef, unique appetizers, fresh seafood and sumptuous desserts, among others, to delight the palates of its patrons in an ambiance that enables guests to experience dining the way it was meant to be, one great meal at a time, by people who care.
About Grill Concepts, Inc.
Grill Concepts owns and manages upscale casual and fine dining, full service restaurants under two core brand names: The Grill on the Alley and Daily Grill. The company operates 26 restaurants (one of which is licensed) including five The Grill on the Alley-branded restaurants in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, San Jose, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Dallas, Texas as well as 21 Daily Grill restaurants in Southern and Northern California; the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region; Houston, Texas; Portland, Oregon; Skokie, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; and Seattle, Washington.
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on current operations, plans and expectations. Such statements include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to continue expanding its restaurant network. Actual results may differ materially from these statements due to risks and uncertainties beyond the company's control, which are detailed from time to time in its filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.