This article was published on AZ Big Media on 1/28/20.

Although COVID-19 has had profound effects on many retail properties nationwide,  Tempe Marketplace continues to expand. Twin Peaks, the ultimate sports lodge, has broken ground on a 7,100 square-foot build in the southeast corner of the shopping center near US Bank and Johnson Fitness. Estimated completion is in early 2021.

“With favorite American eats, an inviting lodge feel and a fun sports-focused atmosphere, Twin Peaks brings a unique concept to Tempe Marketplace that complements our existing lineup of dining destinations,” said Taylor Alvey, Vice President of Leasing at Vestar. “We know the brand will find success at our property with our proximity to ASU and Sloan Park, along with easy freeway access to other sports complexes and entertainment venues around the Valley.”

The Twin Peaks construction site is the last available lot at Tempe Marketplace available for a ground-up build. This is a monumental accomplishment for the shopping center during the COVID-19 pandemic. As other local and national shopping centers have seen a downturn in traffic, Tempe Marketplace ranks #73 of 30,872 shopping centers in the United States for traffic. The center continues to attract new tenants during the pandemic, recently welcoming TaylorMade Phades and Creations Boutique, and soon will welcome Sephora, NUTRISHOP and Fox in a Box Escape Room in the coming months.

The Tempe Marketplace Twin Peaks location marks the fourth Twin Peaks location in the Valley from AZ Peaks Restaurant Group franchisees Carolyn Vangelos, Andy Bayless and Jay Schneider.

“Twin Peaks is so much more than the typical sports bar,” said Twin Peaks’ Carolyn Vangelos “As we continue to grow the Twin Peaks brand with our fourth location at Tempe Marketplace, we are both humbled and proud to bring the total lodge experience to our fans, both old and new, while creating over 100 new jobs in the Valley.”

The lodge welcomes every guest with made-from-scratch food, 29-degree draft beer, a broad cocktail menu and the friendly Twin Peaks wait staff. The entire menu is prepared in-house, to order and in generous portions to satisfy every appetite. The Tempe location will feature more than 80 high-definition flat screen TVs and 32 ice-cold beers on tap. A perfect spot to unwind with friends, colleagues or family. The restaurant has a fire pit on the outdoor patio and two bars – indoor and outdoor.

This article was published in the Houston Chronicle on 8/25/20.

Avalanche Food Group is expanding outdoor seating at two of its local Twin Peaks restaurants by setting up open air tents in the parking lots to provide additional safety for staff and customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The tents, which have been set up at the Twin Peaks Kirby location at 4527 Lomitas near the Southwest Freeway, and in Webster, at 20931 Gulf Freeway, are temporarily being taken down for safety as Hurricane Laura heads toward the Gulf Coast. The tents are expected to be back up for this weekend, according to the company.

“Our number one priority is the health and well-being of everyone who visits our Twin Peaks restaurants, including our staff,” Avalanche Food Group Chief Operating Officer Ricky Rosa said in an announcement. “We’ve been taking every precaution to safely serve our guests and protect our staff since the pandemic began and the new tents offer all the comforts of a traditional visit to Twin Peaks with an additional layer of safety.”

The tents have cooling fans, socially distanced seating and multiple big-screen TVs. Avalanche’s Twin Peaks locations also offer carry-out service and indoor dining with limited seating capacity. The tents will be open from 11 a.m.. to 11 p.m. daily and from 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Safety protocols inside the restaurants, include mask requirements, body temperature screenings, sanitization stations, socially distant seating, self-parking and additional cleaning and sanitation to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Sugar Land-based Avalanche Food Group own several Twin Peaks restaurants in southern Texas and Indiana.

This article was published on PR Newswire on 12/28/20. All photos by John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel from the article published 1/7/21.

Twin Peaks will be serving its delicious made-from-scratch menu, renowned ice-cold 29-degree beer and scenic views to guests at its new location in Downtown Hollywood, Florida. The doors are set to open this week.

Twin Peaks Hollywood is nestled into the downtown Hollywood strip, in a spacious two-story, three-bar mountain lodge!  Located at 1903 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida 33020, the new Twin Peaks restaurant will feature high-definition flat screen TVs in every direction, a wide selection of ice cold drafts, an open-air two-level patio and a wide variety of spirits to choose from across an impressively large bar.

To compliment the extensive drink selection, Twin Peaks Girls will serve up a variety of made-from-scratch American comfort foods and tasty, shareable favorites. Whether it’s for lunch, happy hour, or dinner, guests can expect items and freshly made specialties capable of satisfying every appetite.

“This will be a great anchor in Downtown Hollywood. Fun food, drinks, and sports. We especially love the two-level outdoor area. We’re thrilled to welcome Twin Peaks to the new and improved Downtown Hollywood Community,” – Mayor of the City of Hollywood, Josh Levy.

Owned by Jack Flechner, Fred Burgess, Austin Hester of DMD Ventures, LLC. This is one out of five Twin Peaks restaurant locations owned by the Twin Peaks franchisee.

“We couldn’t be more excited to serve the Hollywood Community and are looking forward to creating a memorable sport viewing experience for guests at this new location,” said Jack Flechner.