Katy Is Latest Stop On Bennigan’s Legendary Comeback Trail

Popular chain welcomed second Houston-area restaurant Monday

An epic comeback story is being written about the iconic Bennigan’s restaurant chain, and an exciting new chapter is unfolding this week in Katy, Texas.

The newest Bennigan’s officially opened its doors at 20210 Katy Freeway on Monday, Sept. 22. It is the second restaurant in the greater Houston area owned by franchisee Mohammad Amin, who also operates the location in Shenandoah, Texas.

“We’ve been looking to expand Bennigan’s footprint in the Houston area for some time, and the Katy location seemed perfect,” said Amin. “Our Shenandoah restaurant has proven that the Bennigan’s brand is as popular as ever. Our guests love our unique food, our extensive selection of beer, wine and original specialty drinks and, of course, our Legendary Irish hospitality.”

The Katy restaurant, which has added more than 100 new full- and part-time jobs to the local economy, features chef-driven, freshly prepared food made-to-order; a new beverage menu showcasing 21 delicious, on-trend cocktails with craveable flavor profiles alongside the restaurant’s mainstay beer, wine and non-alcoholic selections; and 10 large flat-screen televisions in the bar and dining areas.

“Houstonians have always loved Bennigan’s, and now they’ll have double the opportunities to indulge in a World Famous Monte Cristo, a Turkey O’Toole, a pint of GUINNESS or one of our handcrafted specialty drinks,” said Paul Mangiamele, Bennigan’s President and CEO. “Mohammad has done a tremendous job at our Shenandoah restaurant, and I know the people of Katy are going to appreciate his, and our, commitment to providing memorable dining experiences to every guest, every meal, every day.”

Now with more than 150 restaurants open or under contract worldwide, Bennigan’s Franchising Company is undergoing an extraordinary renaissance while simultaneously redefining casual dining. Since the end of 2012, the company has opened new franchise locations in Clarksburg, MD; Fort Worth and Houston, TX; Saddle Brook, NJ; Tysons Corner, VA; Panama City, FL; Veracruz, Mexico; Larnaca, Cyprus; and Dubai, UAE.

Additional restaurants are planned for California, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia; and internationally in Dubai, Mexico, Central America, Cyprus and Korea.

“The folks in Houston love Bennigan’s and we love them for helping make our brand the leader in casual dining again!” said Mangiamele.

The Katy restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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 www.bennigans.com or call 855-GOT-BENN.