Buffalo's Southwest Cafe Celebrates 16th Anniversary; Restaurant Company Helping Wishes Come True for Two 16-Year-Olds.Business Editors MARIETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2002 Buffalo's Southwest Cafe restaurants, owned by Buffalo's Franchise Concepts Inc. (BFCI BFCI Butterfly Conservation Initiative ) of Marietta, Ga., celebrates its 16th anniversary this December. The company will commemorate the milestone by sponsoring two, 16-year-old, Make-A-Wish(R) children - "Theron," who suffers from a brain tumor Brain Tumor Definition A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. Unlike other tumors, brain tumors spread by local extension and rarely metastasize (spread) outside the brain. , and "Jamie," who suffers from Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma Definition Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that usually originates either in the tissues of the adrenal gland or in the ganglia of the abdomen or in the ganglia of the nervous system. , a cancer of specialized nerve cells. On Monday, Dec. 16, participating Buffalo's Southwest Cafe restaurants across the Southeast will offer $.16 buffalo wings  The of this article or section may be compromised by "weasel words".You can help Wikipedia by removing weasel words.
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"We are grateful to our loyal customers for supporting Buffalo's for 16 years and contributing to our success. And we're honored to donate a percentage of our sales in December to help grant wishes for these brave young people," said Ray Cabana, BFCI president and chief executive officer. A Wing and a Vision In 1985, David Hyde and Ralph Perrella, co-founders of BFCI, decided to open a western-themed eatery specializing in the now famous buffalo wing. They called the restaurant "Buffalo's Cafe" and today that idea has expanded into more than 50 Buffalo's Southwest Cafes located throughout the Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and even overseas, serving more than 5 million customers annually. By 1991 BFCI signed its first franchise partner in Atlanta and since that time has attracted 32 additional franchise partners. System sales System sales is a business term used in the franchising industry. Franchisors provide supplies, marketing and administration services to franchisees in return for a part of the franchisees' revenues. Some franchisors also operate some outlets directly. reached $25 million by 1995 and exceeded $50 million in 2001. BFCI opened its first Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. unit in 1998 and in 2001 opened a restaurant in Kuwait. Last month, the company signed its largest franchise development agreement, with a seven-restaurant plan for Las Vegas. BFCI's accomplishments have not gone unrecognized by the restaurant industry. In 2000, the company won a "Pacesetter" award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle recognizing the city's 50 fastest growing companies. In January 2002, it was named a "Regional Powerhouse Chain" by Nation's Restaurant News. About Make-A-Wish Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities. The organization was founded after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his wish to become a police officer. Since its beginning 22 years ago, the organization has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 97,000 children worldwide. The Foundation has 78 chapters and 23 international affiliates of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. For more information, visit the website at www.wish.org. About Buffalo's Southwest Cafe Buffalo's Southwest Cafe offers an award-winning menu that includes its world-famous Buffalo-style chicken wings in several taste varieties. Other favorites -- all cooked-to-order -- include steaks, ribs, fajitas fajitas Noun, pl a Mexican dish of soft tortillas wrapped around fried strips of meat or vegetables [Mexican Spanish] , chili, quesadillas, catfish, wraps, burgers and a variety of appetizers. The menu also has homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Each Buffalo's Southwest Cafe helps tells the story of the Old Southwest while providing a unique dining experience. With wooden floors and distressed metal ceilings, the restaurants also feature antiques, artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. , western memorabilia and hundreds of period photographs lining rustic wooden walls. High-back booths, the primary seating, each sport a different theme such as gunslingers, outlaw posters, Indians, lawmen and railroads. Based in Marietta, Ga., Buffalo's Southwest Cafe has more than 50 restaurants in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. and Ohio, with new units under construction. The company has two units operating in Puerto Rico and plans to continue its aggressive growth, with expansion predominantly in the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest regions. For more information, call 800-45-WINGS (800-459-4647) or visit the Buffalo's Southwest Cafe website at www.buffaloscafe.com. |
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