Press release
Cotton Patch Cafe, a Southern-inspired restaurant company, will open its new Athens restaurant on January 1, 2015. The new Ennis restaurant will open on January 6, 2015. Both restaurants will have a full bar, high ceilings and will seat 150 guests.
“The building design for the Athens and Ennis restaurants is a brand new look for Cotton Patch Cafe and we’re excited to see it come to life,” said Angie Zandt, marketing manager of Cotton Patch Cafe, Inc. “Since we began construction, both towns have embraced our brand. We can’t wait to open and join the local communities.”
The Athens restaurant is located at 1413 State Highway 31, Athens, Texas 75751. It has been built with all the modern amenities needed, such as cold room doors, a proper kitchen and comfortable seating. The general manager will be Corey Harp, who has been with the company since 2010. The restaurant will serve free black-eyed peas and cabbage on opening day to welcome guests and celebrate the New Year.
The Ennis restaurant is located at 706 N. I-45, Ennis, Texas, 75119. The general manager will be Sarah Oduola King, who has been with the company since 2009.
“Since our beginning in Nacogdoches, we’ve prided ourselves on taking care of our guests with Southern-hospitality and made-from-scratch meals,” said Larry Marshall, co-owner of Cotton Patch Cafe, Inc. “At Cotton Patch, our customers are like family to us. We couldn’t be more excited to add the communities of Athens and Ennis, Texas, to our growing family.”
Some of Cotton Patch’s most popular dishes include the Chicken Fried Steak, Grilled Cajun Duo, Blackened Tilapia and Chicken & Dumplings.
With the addition of its new Athens and Ennis restaurants, Cotton Patch has 44 locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
About Cotton Patch Cafe, Inc.
Cotton Patch Cafe was founded in 1989 when Larry Marshall and Mike Patranella rolled up their sleeves, worked long hours and created a restaurant like no other in Nacogdoches, Texas. Today, Cotton Patch has 42 locations and counting throughout Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. All Cotton Patch restaurants have the same goal: To serve up great food made-from-scratch, while serving the local community. From its Express Lunch Menu to classic Texas favorites like Chicken Fried Steak, Meatloaf and Chicken and Dumplings to heart healthy entrees like Grilled Norwegian Salmon and Strawberry Pecan Salad, there is something for everyone on the Cotton Patch menu. For more information visit CottonPatch.com.