August 14, 2008

Press release

August 14, 2008

Pat O’Brien’s International, a New Orleans based corporation, announced today that  Pat O’Brien’s Memphis, an independently owned franchise since 2002, closed the doors permanently on Saturday August 9, 2008.   “We are extremely disappointed about the closure. We expected a long life in Memphis,” said Shelly Oechsner Waguespack an officer of the company. “After the principal owner passed away in 2006, management and owners just weren’t able to sustain the business. They did their best to overcome adversity, but ultimately, it didn’t happen. We hope the best for all involved.”

Pat O’Brien’s, the famed New Orleans institution since 1933 celebrating 75 years in December began franchising in 1991 in Cancun, Mexico. Proven a success, the company branched out to Universal Studios Orlando, San Antonio, Memphis and anticipate opening in Destin, Florida October 2008. With the exception of the Memphis location, Pat O’Brien’s International is very excited about the achievement of all locations and looks forward to many more successful franchises.

For more information please contact

Shelly Waguespack, Pat O’Brien’s Int’l Vice President  504-289-5574

Heather Varish, Pat O’Brien’s Int’l Franchise Director  504-582-6915

www.patobriens.com