Patrick Droesch Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Texas Land & Cattle

Will Lead Continued Efforts to Strengthen and Invest in Both Brands

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Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Texas Land & Cattle

Sep 23, 2010, 12:00 ET

DALLAS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Texas Land & Cattle Steak House today announced that Patrick Droesch, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer.

As part of his new responsibilities, Patrick Droesch will oversee the strategic direction, operations and evolution of the Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Texas Land & Cattle brands, starting with soon to be announced restaurant remodelings and promotions.

"Lone Star Steakhouse and Texas Land & Cattle are nationally recognized brands, with reputations for rich, high quality Texas flavors and a warm sense of hospitality," said Mr. Droesch. "I'm very pleased to be taking on this new role and I look forward to working with the team here to continue strengthening and investing in both brands, and delivering the everyday value, the high quality menu, service and environment our customers have come to expect."

Patrick Droesch joined Lone Star Management on June 1, 2010 as Chief Operating Officer, leading the operating teams for the Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Texas Land & Cattle Steak House brands. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Droesch spent 14 years with Brinker International, where he became Regional Vice President of Operations for over 400 corporately owned Chili's Grill & Bars in the western half of the United States.

About Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Texas Land & Cattle Steak House

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon operates 111 restaurants in the United States that deliver an authentic Texas themed experience, offering truly unique and flavorful food and outstanding service to every guest. Texas Land & Cattle Steak House operates 26 restaurants in the United States that feature a selection of high quality mesquite-grilled steaks, our famous smoked sirloin, chicken, ribs, fish, shrimp and many delectable combinations.