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  • Tony Roma’s Malaysia marks 10th outlet

    Tony Roma’s Malaysia marks 10th outlet

    Kuching, in Sarawak, is home for the 10th and latest Tony Roma’s Malaysia restaurant.

    Romacorp, the parent company of Tony Roma’s based in Orlando, Florida, has announced the opening through its local franchisee Grand Companions.

    “Tony Roma’s has become one of the most recognised brands in Malaysia, and we’re excited to continue to grow the brand and bring our world-famous ribs to fans,” says Romacorp president/CEO Stephen Judge.

    Tony Roma's MalaysiaIn the new Vivacity Megamall in the heart of a bustling residential and business district of Kuching, the 390 sqm restaurant seats nearly 200 diners, and has an outdoor dining area as well as a bar serving beer and wine. The mall itself has four levels of shopping, a department store, supermarket and an eight-screen cinema.

     

    “We are celebrating 10 fantastic years since we first brought Tony Roma’s to Malaysia by opening our 10th restaurant,” says Grand Companion COO Dickson Low.

    “This is the largest stand-alone dining establishment in Kuching, and we’re confident it will be a rousing success.”

    Tony Roma’s is the world’s largest casual dining concept specialising in ribs. It has more than 150 locations in more than 30 countries. The first Tony Roma’s restaurant opened more than 40 years ago in Miami, Florida.

  • Tony Roma’s Myanmar opens second location

    Tony Roma’s Myanmar opens second location

    Tony Roma’s Myanmar has opened its second restaurant in the fast-developing country.

    The first Tony Roma’s there opened earlier this year, and the response from the local consumer to the brand’s signature food and beverages has been tremendous, says Stephen Judge, president and CEO of Romacorp, Inc, Tony Roma’s parent.

    The second restaurant, like the first, is located in Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, on Strand Square off Strand Rd, an epicenter of the city.

    “Our franchise partner, Apex Food and Beverage, knows the local market well, and we are excited to work with them to extend the reach of the Tony Roma’s brand in Myanmar and bring our world famous ribs to fans throughout Yangon,” said Judge.

    The restaurant is 457 sqm with 198 seats. The building is two stories and also includes covered outdoor seating. This location is situated near Sule Pagoda and Maha Bandoola Garden, two important landmarks in the Myanmar culture.

    “We opened our first Tony Roma’s in Myanmar to much success in January, and the delicious ribs and friendly atmosphere have been very popular, which is why we’re excited to open this second location,” said Kyaw Soe Win, Apex MD.

    Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Romacorp has more than 150 restaurants in more than 30

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  • Tony Roma’s Indonesia enters Surabaya

    Tony Roma’s Indonesia enters Surabaya

    Romacorp, US parent of Tony Roma’s, has opened its first restaurant in Surabaya, Indonesia.

    The restaurant opened on Kupang Indah St –  locally known as the “restaurant street” – a popular destination for locals and tourists in Indonesia’s second biggest city.

    With three Tony Roma’s Indonesia restaurants in Jakarta and one each in Tangerang and Bali,  Surabaya makes it six. The restaurants in Surabaya, Jakarta, and Tangerang are owned by Mas Millennium, and the restaurant in Bali is owned by PT WDI Indonesia.

    “Our franchise partner Mas Millennium has been working with us since 1991, operating Tony Roma’s restaurants in four Asian countries, and we’re excited to continue our relationship with them,” said John Brisco, president of international for Roma Systems.

    The 6458 sqft restaurant has seating for 212 including a semi-private and private dining room, a full-service bar, and a courtyard for outdoor dining underneath a glass ceiling.

    “We are very excited about the opening of our first Tony Roma’s restaurant in Surabaya. Second only to Jakarta in size and importance, and with a population of around 3 million residents, we are confident that this restaurant will perform well,” said Lucy Prananto, president & CEO of Mas Millennium.

    “With very few international restaurant chains in Surabaya, Tony Roma’s casual dining concept, offering great tasting, true American cuisine will be a hit among locals and foreign patrons.”

    Romacorp now has more than 150 restaurants in more than 30 countries and also operates the newTR Fire Grill concept, a chef-inspired American bistro in Orlando, Florida.

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