Langhorne, PA (January 4, 2012). Ground Round is re-emerging in markets where the brand is known, including at the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, PA. The restaurant plans to open in mid January after completing staff training and obtaining all its permits and licenses. The conversion of the former Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse at Oxford Valley Mall was extensive with many of Ground Round’s newest design elements, including a family dining room, sports bar and lounge, over 30 flat screen TV’S, and a menu full of new offerings available in both rooms. “We’re excited to bring Ground Round back to Langhorne where the brand is known and guests are pleased to see our return,” states owner Mr. Hanna Keryakous, who also owns the IHOP restaurant in nearby Fairless Hills.

The Ground Round will hire and train more than 100 employees from the area and the restaurant will be managed by General Manager Jennifer Noble. Jennifer brings nearly 10 years of industry experience to the position and resides in the local area. She has worked for Mr. Keryakous for several years and is eager to open the restaurant soon. “It’s been a long journey completing the facility upgrades, and we can’t wait to open the doors and welcome our guests just in time for the new year” Ground Round is a two room design with great value for families and adults meeting friends.”

“The Ground Round in Langhorne, PA is one of 4 new restaurants opening for our brand, and we are pleased to add Hanna and his team to our franchise family,” offers Jack Crawford, President & CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative, LLC (IOC). Other Ground Round openings in the past year included Augusta, ME, Brookings, SD, and Elyria, OH.

About Ground Round IOC The Ground Round IOC Cooperative represents a group of independent franchise owners who purchased the Ground Round Franchise Rights and Trademarks in 2004. Since the brand acquisition, the group is now debt free, expanding with 4 new openings in the past year, and offers a unique franchise model whereby it’s franchisees can own their own restaurant, and have an ownership/membership stake in the overall future and growth of the brand. The IOC presently operates 25 restaurants in 12 U.S. States, with headquarters based in Freeport, ME. For more information, visit www.groundround.com.