BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille locations across the
nation, owned and operated by BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: BBRG), thank their guests and employees for rallying around
Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign this September. BBRG
restaurants collected enough donations, totaling over $108,000 from both
their online and in-store promotions, to help connect children in need
across the country to 1 million meals.*
BRAVO! and BRIO joined thousands of restaurants nationwide, which
invited guests to dine out this September to support the No Kid Hungry
campaign and its work to end childhood hunger in America. From Sept.
15–30, 2013, BRAVO! and BRIO restaurants across the country offered
guests the opportunity to donate $5 or more on their check to No Kid
Hungry, and in turn receive $5 off their next visit of $15 or more,
valid through Oct. 31, 2013.
Also from Sept. 15–21, 2013, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan
Grille donated $1 to the No Kid Hungry campaign for every new “Like” on
BRAVO!’s and BRIO’s Facebook pages.
“Giving back to important causes like No Kid Hungry is one of our
greatest priorities, not only at BBRG, but at each of our restaurants
nationwide,” said Saed Mohseni, BBRG Chief Executive Officer. “We are
very proud to support the No Kid Hungry campaign and appreciate the
enthusiasm of our team members and generosity of our guests.”
The No Kid Hungry campaign is working to end childhood hunger in America
by ensuring children have the healthy food they need, every day. No Kid
Hungry connects children in need to effective nutrition programs, like
school breakfast or summer meals, and teaches families how to cook
healthy, affordable meals at home.
Every $1 donated counts and can help connect a child in need with up to
10 meals. Learn more and make a donation at NoKidHungry.org.
*This amount was determined on the basis that $1 can help connect a
child with up to 10 nutritious meals, which is, in turn, based on the
individual experiences of Share Our Strength’s grant recipients. It is
provided to illustrate how community investments can be used to help end
childhood hunger. Each contribution made to Share Our Strength
represents a contribution to its original mission. Donations will be
used to reach the highest number of children facing hunger in America.
Share Our Strength is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
About BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc.
BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBRG) is a leading owner
and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO! Cucina
Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille. BBRG has positioned its brands as
multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design
elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a
value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination
known as the “polished casual” dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands
provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving
affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and
authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an
attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian
restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an
excellent dining experience through consistency of execution. For more
information, visit www.bbrg.com.
About BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana is a “polished casual” restaurant offering
classic Italian food amongst the shadows of Roman ruins. The subtitle
“Cucina Italiana” means Italian kitchen, in which all cooking is done in
full view of the guest, creating the energy of a live theater. BRAVO’s
popular entrees include grilled steaks, chops, and made-to-order pizzas,
pastas and house specialties, similar to an authentic ‘ristorante’ in
Italy. BRAVO! is part of Columbus-based BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group.
Founded in 1992, BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group currently operates more
than 100 restaurants including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan
Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the Web site, BravoItalian.com
for a list of locations, and to follow the restaurant on Twitter
(@bravo_italian) and Facebook (facebook.com/bravoitalian).
About BRIO Tuscan Grille
BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is a “polished casual”
restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle,
“Tuscan Grille” is descriptive in the menu that features oven-roasted
steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an
authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO’s philosophy is “to eat well, is
to live well;” which is why it only uses the finest and freshest
ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the
American city. BRIO is part of Columbus-based BRAVO|BRIO Restaurant
Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 100
restaurants in 31 states including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan
Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the website for BRIO locations
at www.brioitalian.com
and follow the restaurant on Twitter (@brioitalian) and Facebook
(facebook.com/brioitalian).
About SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S NO KID HUNGRY® CAMPAIGN
No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children
struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry®
campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children
get the healthy food they need, every day. The No Kid Hungry campaign
connects kids in need to effective nutrition programs like school
breakfast and summer meals and teaches low-income families to cook
healthy, affordable meals through Cooking Matters. This work is
accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private
citizens, public officials, nonprofits, business leaders and others
providing innovative hunger solutions in their communities. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.
Copyright Business Wire 2013