Champps Brings Burgers, Beer and Sports to Louisville

Concept celebrates 25 years and benefits Dream Foundation

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrating 25 years, Champps Americana announces its debut in the Louisville market. With a "scratch" kitchen, 29 beers on tap and more than twenty 70-inch LCD TV screens, in addition to three projector screens, Champps provides the best seat outside the stadium for every game. The newest location at 302 Bullitt Lane opened daily beginning November 11^th and donated 20% of its sales on November 19^th to Louisville's very own Dream Foundation and their project called "Play Together Playground" promoting improvements to area playgrounds so both kids with and without disabilities can play together.

"We are genuinely excited to open a new Champps in the amazing city of Louisville. We look forward to becoming a part of the community, especially through organizations like Dream Foundation," said Managing Partner, Dan O'Connell.

With a focus on food in addition to sports and cold beer, Champps offers a large menu and a "scratch" kitchen featuring signature items such as Mongolian Egg Rolls, Roasted Artichoke and Chicken Penne, and Bourbon Salmon. "I am proud of our chefs and menu...we make our soups, sauces and signature dressings from the freshest ingredients. We slow-roast our ribs, hand bread our chicken tenders, and make our chips fresh every day," commented Executive Chef James Bell .

ABOUT CHAMPPS
At its more than 50 locations throughout the United States, Champps features fresh burgers piled high with toppings; made-from-scratch entrees, pasta, sandwiches and more. A full-service bar; and large flat-screen TVs guarantee you the Best Seat Outside the Stadium. For additional information, visit www.champps.com or www.facebook.com/champps.

SOURCE Champps Americana