The Beach and Hodges location exceeded expectations. "When you're right there at a traffic light, everyone's sitting there and looking," said Corey, acknowledging that his restaurant has nowhere near the profile of Ale House.Īle House General Manger Craig Herndon said even he's surprised at how popular the establishment has become because there are about 50 of the restaurants in the chain. The Ale House is what's known as an "outparcel," a building separated from the string of businesses connected to each other and set back from the road. "They definitely have taken a good part of our sports business," said Tom Corey, owner of Big T's Steakhouse to the south off Hodges in the same Hodges Pointe shopping center.īut Big T's is part of the main hub of buildings at the center. Meanwhile, the Ale House is taking a bite out of other restaurants in the area that were designed to cater to a sports-loving crowd. Overflow parking spills into lots that were designed for other stores such as Beall's and Wal-Mart. Miller's Ale House opened just a few feet from the intersection's traffic light in September and the chain sports bar and restaurant has been booming every weekend since. The restaurants will also feature an enhanced digitized experience – including “Pollo To Go” cubbies for mobile to-go and delivery orders, digital menu boards and GPS-enabled curbside pick-up, all integrated with the company’s dynamic and versatile mobile app.While the conglomeration of businesses at Beach and Hodges boulevards promised a slew of new jobs in the past few years, one new business is starting to take over at the bustling Intracoastal West crossroads. Included in the design will be a dining room that potentially opens up to a patio area, as well as a drive-thru and designated curbside pick-up parking. Pirio’s restaurants will feature a new El Pollo Loco prototype design geared to meet the demands of the company’s off-premise business. “El Pollo Loco’s proven business model paired with the industry know-how of a seasoned pro like Jean-Paul is a winning combination, and we’re confident his locations will thrive." “Jean-Paul is an experienced restaurateur and we’re honored to partner with such an inspiring and well-known individual in the Seattle community,” says Brian Carmichall, El Pollo Loco’s Chief Development Officer. While leases have yet to be signed, Pirio is eyeing Federal Way, Kent, Tacoma and Puyallup, among other areas, for potential sites. I found the perfect match with El Pollo Loco and can’t wait to introduce local customers to the brand’s signature chicken, handcrafted Mexican entrees and assortment of healthy offerings.” “When I began researching different franchise opportunities, I was looking for a unique concept with a rich tradition that had the ability to bring people together around food, family and culture. All I’ve ever known was waiting tables, busing tables…,” says Pirio. “Restaurants are all I’ve done my whole life. The restaurants will be owned and operated by Jean-Paul Pirio, a more than 20-year restaurant industry veteran who already owns five restaurants and bars throughout the south Puget Sound,including JP’s Tap Room in Kent, Time Out Ale House in Federal Way and Hy Iu Hee Hee in Gig Harbor. El Pollo Loco, Inc., the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal for four restaurants in metro Seattle, particularly across Pierce County and south King County.
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