“Taste Freedom” Campaign Changes Military Families’ Lives with Generous Donation to Operation Homefront

Brick House Tavern + Tap Raises Money to Serve Those Who Serve America;

“Taste Freedom” Campaign Honors Deserving Military Family with a Mortgage-Free Home

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Who knew that specialty cheeseburgers, duck wings and other handcrafted entrees could change so many military lives? Today Brick House Tavern + Tap announced its fundraising results for the second “Taste Freedom” campaign, a partnership with Operation Homefront honoring service men and women who protect freedom. From Memorial Day through Independence Day 2015, Brick House Tavern + Tap’s seven-week campaign raised $145,695 for Operation Homefront to give back to the heroic military men and women who are actively serving or retired military. As part of the “Taste Freedom” campaign, a mortgage-free home was also awarded to a deserving military family.

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“At Brick House Tavern + Tap, we know the military and their families make extreme sacrifices to serve our country every day. Now it’s our time to serve them with a heartfelt ‘thank you,’” said David Catalano, chief operating officer of Brick House Tavern + Tap. “Through this second year of our campaign, guest donations entitled them to free appetizers and entrées which helped to raise $145,695, all of which will be donated to Operation Homefront. Over the last two years, the ‘Taste Freedom’ campaign has cumulatively donated more than $281,925. Our guests were once again exceptionally generous in donating, and we were touched by their enthusiasm to honor our military service men and women, and their families.”

The “Taste Freedom” campaign is unique for Operation Homefront, and a one-of-a-kind in the restaurant industry.

“We’re extremely grateful to Brick House Tavern + Tap and their customers for an incredibly successful second straight year of our partnership,” said Tim Farrell, chief operating officer, Operation Homefront. “The monies raised will help us provide critical relief, resiliency and support programs tailored to the unique demands placed on families whose loved ones volunteer to serve and defend the freedoms we enjoy daily.”

Brick House Tavern + Tap will salute a deserving military family that has been awarded a mortgage-free home from Operation Homefront and Chase. The home was awarded during the closing event on July 8, 2015, to U.S. Army Specialist Bryan Hinojosa and his family, who moved to the Pharr, Texas-area. As a Texas native, Army Specialist Hinojosa will get to stay in his home state while remaining closer to family, as well as continue his education. Hinojosa hopes to one day open his own business to help veterans cope with stress and anger management.

Brick House Tavern + Tap believes in giving back to the communities it serves. “We were honored to be a part of the ‘Taste Freedom’ campaign and are thankful to have had the opportunity to give back to our heroes in such a meaningful way,” Catalano said.

Guests and media can follow Brick House Tavern + Tap and Operation Homefront at http://www.facebook.com/brickhousetavernandtap and https://www.twitter.com/BrickHouseTT.

About Brick House Tavern + Tap

Part of the Ignite Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: IRG) portfolio of restaurants, Brick House Tavern + Tap features a unique menu of handcrafted, all-American classics. Brick House Tavern + Tap also offers an array of specialty cocktails, and more than 80 beers and beer cocktails personalized with each guest experience and made to order. At more than 20 U.S. locations, the elevated, unmatched atmosphere is complete with 30+ HD flat-screen TVs, soft leather recliners that are perfect for game watching, outdoor dining by cozy fire pits, and all within a high-energy atmosphere. For more information, go to www.brickhousetavernandtap.com.

About Operation Homefront

A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 2,500 volunteers with nationwide presence who provide emergency and other financial assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors. Operation Homefront has provided assistance to thousands of military families since its inception in 2002. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity watchdog groups, nationally, 92 percent of Operation Homefront’s expenditures go directly to programs that provide support to our military families. For more information, go to www.OperationHomefront.net.

About Chase

Chase is committed to serving the unique needs of America’s military, veterans and their families through employment, housing and education programs. Since 2011, the firm has hired more than 8,800 veterans and provided more than 800 mortgage-free homes to military families in partnership with Operation Homefront and other non-profit organizations.

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