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Bennigan's Celebrates 30th Restaurant in South Korea.


PLANO, Texas Plano (IPA: /ˈpleɪnoʊ/) is a wealthy suburb of Dallas, Texas, located to the north, mainly within Collin County, but also extending into Denton County. According to the 2000 U.S.  -- Bennigan's has announced the opening of its 30th restaurant in South Korea as the brand continues its international expansion in the country and around the world.

The restaurant, located in Bucheon, is operated by franchisee RiseON. The company expects to open two additional locations in South Korea later this year.

"To open 30 restaurants in South Korea in only 10 years is a testament to the strength of Bennigan's on a global level," said Vince Runco, president of worldwide franchising for Bennigan's. "There is a universal appetite for our concept and our classic American favorites."

The new opening marks Bennigan's 48th international restaurant. Other international locations are in Cyprus, Qatar, El Salvador El Salvador (ĕl sälväthōr`), officially Republic of El Salvador, republic (2005 est. pop. 6,705,000), 8,260 sq mi (21,393 sq km), Central America. , Mexico, Panama, India and Ireland.

About Bennigan's Grill & Tavern

Since 1976, Bennigan's has been offering customers a diverse food and drink menu with an Irish influence in a classic grill & tavern setting. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Bennigan's has over 310 locations in 10 countries, and is owned by Metromedia Restaurant Group Metromedia Restaurant Group is a United States casual dining company that operates and franchises more than 800 restaurants under the names Bennigan's, Bonanza, Ponderosa, Steak and Ale, The Plano Tavern, The Southlake Tavern and the 29 Degree Tavern.  (MRG MRG Merge
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), one of the world's leading multi-concept table-service restaurant groups. Other MRG concepts include Steak and Ale Steak and Ale is a semi-casual dining American restaurant chain founded by Norman E. Brinker with over 60 locations in 19 states in the United States. It is part of the Metromedia Restaurant Group, which also leases franchises for Bennigan's, Bonanza, and Ponderosa restaurants. , Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bonanza Steakhouse and The Plano Tavern. Additional information on Bennigan's is available at www.bennigans.com.
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