The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille(R) to Open New Location in East Meadow, NY

HANOVER, Md. (August 26, 2015) – The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille today announced it will open a new location in East Meadow, N.Y., at 1740 Hempstead Turnpike. The new restaurant has a target opening in September and will bring new jobs to the area by hiring more than 100 employees. The new 6,496 square foot location will seat approximately 300 guests.

In celebration of its grand opening, The Greene Turtle will reward its first 100 guests with one free burger, sandwich or appetizer per month for the first year. One prize per customer will be rewarded with a proof of purchase, and will be based upon entry order and as supplies last.

“We are thrilled to further expand our presence in New York with the opening of our second location on Long Island,” said Matt Monastero, general manager of The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille in East Meadow. “We’re excited to bring our love for food and sports to East Meadow and to get to know the community. We look forward to hosting many sports fans, especially given our close proximity to Hofstra University. Go Pride!”

With the addition of the new East Meadow location, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, which first opened in Ocean City, Md., in 1976, has 42 locations in five states and the District of Columbia. The Greene Turtle is a community hangout for all ages that serves great food and drinks in a fun, casual atmosphere built on the excitement and unity of sports.

Guests of The Greene Turtle can participate in unique programs like the Mug Club, which gives members the chance to own a piece of The Greene Turtle with their own mug at their local restaurant and $1 off every draft, and Turtle Rewards, a loyalty program that offers guests discounts on food and beverages by earning points using a rewards card or the Turtle Rewards mobile app. The Greene Turtle is also committed to the communities it inhabits with programs like Funds for Friends, which benefits local organizations, and Tips for Tots, which raises funds for Toys for Tots with tips donated by Greene Turtle employees.

About The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® and The Greene Turtle Franchising Corp.

First opened in Ocean City, Md., in 1976, The Greene Turtle today includes 40 locations in markets across Maryland and extending into Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and Long Island, New York. Combining comfort food, a casual atmosphere and a sports bar theme marked by big screen TVs broadcasting local and national events, “The Turtle” has become a popular year-round destination where families, friends and fans of all ages feel at home. AOL users in Baltimore named the chain “Best Sports Bar” (December 2010) and CBS Baltimore named The Greene Turtle among the best local spots to enjoy “March Madness.” Information is available online at www.thegreeneturtle.com and www.facebook.com/thegreeneturtle.

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