Muscle Maker Grill Opens Their Second College Campus Location in Virginia

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Muscle Maker, Inc. (GRIL) recently opened its second campus location at Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, providing healthier food options for students and faculty. The company plans to complete four locations across the NOVA campuses, with the remaining two set to open next semester. CEO Michael Roper highlighted the need for nutritious food at universities, positioning the company to capitalize on this demand. Muscle Maker Grill continues its non-traditional growth strategy by scouting additional locations, including Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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• Opened second campus location at Northern Virginia Community College, expanding presence in a vital market.
• Plans to open two more locations next semester, indicating growth and demand for healthier food options.

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Burleson, Texas, Oct. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL) the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe’s & MMG Burger Bar, a fast-casual concept known for serving “healthier for you” meals, today announced that it has opened its second of four campus locations at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). The Manassas location opened yesterday and is offering fare from Healthy Joe’s – a lineup of toasted salads, bowls and subs and grab-n-go options for students and faculty who are on the run.

The remaining two campus locations will open on the Alexandria and Woodbridge campuses rounding out the company’s coverage of the NOVA community college network. Muscle Maker Grill plans to open the final two locations next semester.

Michael Roper, CEO of Muscle Maker Grill, commented, “Another location built and opened adding to our building non-traditional growth portfolio of “healthier for you” food options. As I’ve mentioned in the past, universities are in dire need of healthier food options for their students and faculty and we are positioning ourselves to capitalize on that opportunity.”

College campus locations continue to be a part of the company’s core non-traditional growth model. The company’s operations team is consistently identifying and visiting locations throughout the country and will be announcing new locations when commitments are made. The company previously announced plans to open at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and will be making an announcement on that location as soon as possible.

About Muscle Maker Grill

Founded in 1995 in Colonia, New Jersey, Muscle Maker Grill features high quality, great tasting food, freshly prepared with proprietary recipes. The menu, created with the guest’s health in mind, is lean and protein based. It features all natural chicken, grass fed steak, lean turkey, whole wheat pasta, wraps, bowls and more. It also offers a wide selection of fruit smoothies in a variety of assorted flavors, protein shakes and supplements. For more information on Muscle Maker Grill, visit www.musclemakergrill.com.

About NOVA

Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges. Founded in 1964, NOVA currently enrolls more than 75,000 students at its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge, and through NOVA Online. For more information about NOVA and its programs or services, call 703-323-3000 or visit the College's Web site, www.nvcc.edu.

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Contact:

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FAQ

What is the latest news about Muscle Maker Grill?

Muscle Maker Grill has opened its second location at Northern Virginia Community College, focusing on healthier meal options for students.

What locations is Muscle Maker Grill planning to open?

Muscle Maker Grill plans to open four locations at Northern Virginia Community College, with two already opened and two more expected next semester.

What does GRIL stand for?

GRIL is the stock symbol for Muscle Maker, Inc., the company behind Muscle Maker Grill.

Who is the CEO of Muscle Maker Grill?

The CEO of Muscle Maker Grill is Michael Roper.

What type of food does Muscle Maker Grill offer?

Muscle Maker Grill offers healthier meal options, including toasted salads, bowls, and subs, aimed at a health-conscious clientele.