(Charlotte, NC)-The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater (AASH), a family-friendly, casual-dining steakhouse with a sports-themed atmosphere, is aggressively targeting Charlotte for growth. The company hopes to open a total of five stores in the greater Charlotte area over the next 10 years, with two units in development by 2017.

“Charlotte is the perfect market for the All American Steakhouse & Sports Bar brand to thrive,” said George Jones, President and CEO. “The community is made up of families and busy professionals looking for fresh and convenient food options at affordable prices and fun atmosphere and that’s exactly what they find here.”

Originally founded in Edgewater, Maryland in 2003, The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater is a family-friendly, casual-dining steakhouse where guests are spoiled by good old-fashioned, friendly service while enjoying dry-aged steaks hand-cut by in-house butchers surrounded by 10 six-foot-by-eight-foot high-definition TVs in the bar and up to 15 more high-definition TVs in the dining room. Founders George Jones and Brock Anderson have a combined 70 years of restaurant experience at major chain restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s and Dave & Buster’s, where they first met and worked together.

With the addition of 15-20 restaurants throughout North Carolina, AAHS has the potential to bring many jobs to the state. “There is significant opportunity for the restaurant and business community in Charlotte to invest in a strong and growing company,” said Paul Stratmeyer, a restaurant specialist who focuses on growing brands and putting the best suited franchisees in place. “We’re hoping to identify the right individuals as operators to help us expand in the area and introduce AAHS to the community.”

“I’m confident that we will build a loyal following in Charlotte and our brand awareness will continue to grow throughout North Carolina as more and more stores open,” said Jones.

Whether a smart investor looking for an outstanding opportunity or simply a hungry customer looking to enjoy a perfectly aged steak in a fun, energetic atmosphere, The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater has you covered.