FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTANA MIKE'S STEAKHOUSE OPENS NEW LOCATION IN LAREDO TO SATISFY LOCAL APPETITES LAREDO, TX - Montana Mike's, a full-service steakhouse concept specializing in big portions at a great value, announces the opening of it newest location in Laredo, TX. Located at 2445 San Isidro Parkway, and owned by Janet and Jim Holt, this is the first Montana Mike's location in Laredo, and the sixth in Texas. “With over 20 years of experience in the steak restaurant business, we recognize that people are ready for this casual dining steakhouse in their neighborhood,” said Janet Holt. The couple currently owns four Sirloin Stockades, one of which is located in Laredo. Both restaurants are part of the multi-unit restaurant chain run by Stockade Companies, LLC. “Based on the success of the Sirloin Stockade location, we felt this was an ideal market to introduce Montana Mike’s menu.” “We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to further expand the Montana Mike's brand into Laredo and look forward to feeding the local appetite with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, exceptional menu and outstanding service," she said. With a menu designed to feed any appetite, Montana Mike's specializes in naturally aged, USDA steaks, hand-cut at the restaurant and grilled to customers' tastes. Baby back ribs and chicken-fried sirloin steak, grilled chicken and seafood are featured, as well as steak burgers served on fresh, made-from-scratch buns. The restaurant also offers a full bar. A full-service steakhouse concept specializing in big portions at a great value, Montana Mike's is "beefing" up its presence in select states, taking advantage of the steakhouse explosion playing out in markets all across the country. Currently, Montana Mike's has 26 locations operating across the United States, and is also targeting Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Oklahoma for expansion. "Montana Mike's has a strong history, a rich heritage and a loyal customer base," said Madison Jobe, vice president of franchise development for Montana Mike's. “Janet and Jim Holt are an excellent fit to develop the Montana Mike’s franchise in Laredo. They completely understand the strength of the brand and its potential.” Hours of operation for Montana Mike's of Laredo are Sunday through Thursday 11 A.M. – 10 PM, and Friday and Saturday 11 A.M. – 11 P.M. Montana Mike's of Laredo can be reached at (956) 729- 1790. About Montana Mike's Launched by Stockade Companies, a multi-concept, international chain, the first Montana Mike's Steakhouse opened in December 1998. A full-service casual dining steakhouse specializing in big appetites and great value, Montana Mike's currently boasts 24 locations nationwide, 22 of which are franchised. For more information on Montana Mike's, visit www.montanamikes.com. For franchising opportunities, contact Madison Jobe, vice president of franchise development for Montana Mike's at (620) 669-9372 ext. 229 or [email protected]. About Stockade Companies, LLC Stockade Companies started as a single Sirloin Stockade in Oklahoma City in 1966. Since then, they have grown into a multi-concept chain adding Montana Mike's Steakhouse in 1998 and Coyote Canyon in 1999. Stockade Companies currently operates more than 80 restaurants in nine states and Mexico, and plans to open an additional 60 restaurants over the next five years across all concepts. # # # .