49ers star Carlos Hyde to appear at Monday’s grand opening; veterans save 50% Tuesday; Mayor, Chamber to attend official ribbon-cutting Wednesday
The Bennigan’s renaissance is running at full throttle and heading to the heart of Silicon Valley, where the Legendary neighborhood restaurant and tavern will unveil its newly designed model for the first time in California next month.
Carlos Hyde.
Located at 4150 Great American Parkway, just a mile from the new Levi’s Stadium and a stone’s throw from tech giants Intel, Yahoo and McAfee, the Santa Clara Bennigan’s will officially open for business at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde will welcome dinner guests to the area’s newest hot spot from 5 – 7 p.m. that day.
In honor of Veterans Day, all active-duty, reserve and retired service-members of the United States military are invited to enjoy half off their meals all day Tuesday, Nov. 11. Simply show a valid government/military ID to receive the special discount and the staff’s sincere gratitude.
The official grand opening celebration will take place Wednesday, Nov. 12 – with a ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. featuring Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews, representatives of the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Bennigan’s President & CEO Paul Mangiamele. The festivities will also feature giveaways and all the friendly Irish hospitality you’d expect from Bennigan’s.
And to continue its celebratory week, 95.3 KRTY – San Jose’s Hot Country Radio – will be broadcasting live from Bennigan’s on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4 – 6 p.m.
Earlier this year, the iconic restaurant concept “where every day is St. Paddy’s Day” tapped California businessman Narender Taneja to lead its resurgence in the Golden State. With a resumé boasting 35 years in the hospitality industry, Taneja has a broad array of experience when it comes to managing and operating franchises, both in the dining and hotel industries.
“This is great news for the city of Santa Clara, and with the new Levi’s Stadium just a mile away, we are poised for success and ready to serve the area that helped make Bennigan’s one of the top restaurant brands on the west coast,” said Taneja.
Taneja directed a complete overhaul of the Santa Clara restaurant, which necessitated closing the facility for nearly three months. Notable upgrades include the chain’s newly introduced exterior design and signage prototypes, along with contemporary features such as new furniture, flooring, a comfortable outdoor dining and lounge area complete with couch seating and fire pit, 14 flat screen televisions, 20 beers on tap and more.
“At Bennigan’s, we’re dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences to every guest, every meal, every day,” said Anshul Taneja, managing director of development for the Santa Clara restaurant. “We’re proud of our newly redesigned restaurant and we can’t wait to show it off to everyone in and around Santa Clara.”
The re-opening marks the Tanejas’ first step toward introducing several new Bennigan’s restaurants to the Golden State over the next 10 years, including two in nearby cities that are currently in late-stage negotiations.
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the way Narender has taken the initiative not only to bring the Santa Clara Bennigan’s up to world-class standards, but how he has mapped out his plans for growth throughout the state,” said Mangiamele. “Obviously, California is a hugely important market for a global brand like ours, and with agreements to double the size of the Bennigan’s brand and the re-introduction of Steak and Ale, we are poised to return to our rightful place as leaders in the casual dining segment.”
Hours of operation for the Santa Clara Bennigan’s are 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to Midnight Friday and Saturday. For a complete menu and more information, visit Bennigans.com.
Bennigan’s is a high-energy neighborhood restaurant and tavern that is redefining casual dining. With chef-driven food, innovative drinks and warm, friendly Irish hospitality, this Legendary brand delivers memorable dining experiences to every guest, every meal, every day. Every member of the team “bleeds green” and demonstrates a 25/8 focus to support its franchise community. The company’s revolutionary comeback has introduced a new generation of Bennigan’s that reflects the brand’s history and pays respect to its rich heritage. Bennigan’s focus on reinvention, flexible prototypes, Legendary service and compelling returns on investment has resulted in explosive growth both domestically and internationally.
For franchising information, visit Bennigans.com or call 855-GOT-BENN.
