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Serving Those Who Rock™
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Rock & Brews® is an energized dining and entertain-
ment concept offering affordable, quality American
comfort food and a broad selection of craft beer, while
immersing guests in a family-friendly rock & roll experi-
ence like none other. Where the unifying force of rock
& roll meets the burgeoning craft beer culture, Rock &
Brews is born.
Founders, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Michael Zis-
lis and Dave & Dell Furano are all bound by their love
of rock & roll. Armed with an abundance of branding
expertise, ambition and rock fervor, they inspired Rock
& Brews, creating an energetic, unforgettable, family-
friendly dining and entertainment experience.
Rock & Brews’ signature setting is reminiscent of a 360
degree family-friendly concert experience with trusses
overhead and concert lighting that casts an array of
colors on the picnic tables below. Multiple screens and
a stellar sound system broadcast some of the greatest
moments in rock history. On the walls are rare oversized
collectors’ canvas rock posters, iconic concert and tour
art, and a prominent “Great Wall of Rock” mural, a larger-
than-life tribute to rock legends. Most of our locations
offer a play area for children.
Our menu proudly presents our creative spin on fresh,
quality American comfort food, including salads, burg-
ers, sandwiches, wings, and pizza, along with a variety
of gluten-free and healthy options. Additionally, each
location offers its own regional favorites. And, keep-
ing our little rockers in mind, we offer a children’s menu
with a great selection of kid-friendly choices, along with
rock-themed coloring templates and other fun activi-
ties.
At the altar of rock, we present an extensive selection
of featured craft beers and wines, with many locations
offering full bars. Every restaurant boasts an eclectic
mix of traditional American beers, local brews, and the
finest craft beers from around the world.
Basically…We salute rock & roll and feed both hungry
souls and music lovers everywhere.
The Big Picture
Serving Those Who Rock™
It started in the summer of 2010, when highly respected
concert tour manager Dave Furano (Rolling Stones; Bob
Dylan; the Grateful Dead; The Doors; the Allman Broth-
ers; George Harrison; and, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young;
among others), his brother, concert merchandising
industry pioneer Dell Furano, and restaurateur/hote-
lier extraordinaire Michael Zislis got together for a KISS
concert.
Backstage after the concert, enjoying a cold beer and
visiting with longtime friends KISS front men Gene
Simmons and Paul Stanley, Dave said, “What’s better
than rock and brews?” A spontaneous brainstorming
ensued, engaging the diverse talents and creative en-
ergy of the five friends bound together by their love of
concert rock, and Rock & Brews was born.
The collaboration, combining extensive concert, brand-
ing and restaurant experience, with the immense
international fan-base of KISS, has produced a new
brand that is widely engaging and poised for thoughtful
worldwide expansion.
DiscographyDiscography
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Michael ZislisFounder
Mike ReynoldsCEO
Mike ReynoldsReynolds, an expert in all aspects of franchising, mergers and ac-
quisitions and bringing concepts to the stock market. He has sold
more than 750 franchises domestically and internationally and
was responsible for the mammoth Arby’s corporate buy back of its
Southern California market from a major franchisee.
Prior to joining Rock & Brews, Mike served as Chief Development
Officer for Robeks Corporation, where he sold more than 80 fran-
chise agreements, reduced overhead by 40 percent and generated
a more than 35 percent increase in sales systemwide, helping to
gain a spot on Nation’s Restaurant News’ Top 20 Chains to Watch.
He has also held senior positions as Co-Founder and Senior Vice
President/General Manager for Big City Bagels, Inc.; Business De-
velopment Director for Arby’s; and, as Director of Brand Develop-
ment for Grand Met Burger King/Häagen-Dazs.
Michael ZislisA visionary entrepreneur, restaurateur, hotelier, and philan-
thropist, Michael Zislis has dazzled consumers with a series of
well-loved and highly successful establishments. It all began
when he brewed his first beer for a school “science experiment”
at the age of 13. By the time he was a student at USC, he had
become a master brewer.
In the late ‘80s, Michael opened Manhattan Beach Brewing
Company, one of the first brewpubs on California’s fledgling
pub scene. Soon thereafter, he opened several other pubs up
and down the coast, revealing a penchant for staying ahead of
the curve on the craft beer scene, restaurant operations, and
expansionism that he has carried with him into Rock & Brews.
Over the last 20 years, Michael has been responsible for intro-
ducing an impressive collection of successful restaurant con-
cepts and boutique luxury hotels.
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Dave & Dell FuranoConcert industry and merchandising veterans Dave and
Dell Furano put the business of “Rock” into Rock & Brews.
Working side by side with legendary concert luminary Bill
Graham, Dave served as President of Bill Graham Presents
as well as tour manager for the Rolling Stones, Grateful
Dead, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, George Harrison, and on
Graham’s ground-breaking “Day on The Green” outdoor
festivals. During the course of his concert career, he also
co-produced with Graham the critically acclaimed Martin
Scorsese film “The Last Waltz.”
The Furano Brothers are also widely acknowledged as pio-
neers of concert merchandising, and founded legendary
Winterland Productions with Graham in the late 1970s.
Younger brother Dell brings more than 35 years of experi-
ence in the music, entertainment, marketing and licensing
industries.
Dell previously served as CEO of Live Nation Merchandise
and CEO of Sony Signatures, Sony Corp.’s entertainment,
merchandising, licensing and consumer products division.
Dell has had long working relationship with many top
bands as well, including The Beatles, U2, Bruce Spring-
steen, KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Pink Floyd, the Who, Rolling
Stones, Michael Jackson, and Madonna.
Dave Furano
Founder
Dell Furano
Founder
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Paul Stanley and Gene
Simmons are two of the
world’s most recognized
personalities—whether it
is music, stage or screen,
entrepreneurialism, writ-
ing or lecturing, they have
made their undeniable
mark on the world.
Co-founders of the leg-
endary rock band KISS,
they have sold over 100
million CDs and DVDs
worldwide and continue
to sell out stadiums and
arenas around the world,
breaking box-office re-
cords set by Elvis and The
Beatles.
Adding to their success-
ful offstage presence
as master marketers,
Paul and Gene actively
participate as the brand’s
Global Spokesmen—our
“Rock & Roll Ambas-
sadors.” They also con-
tribute to key decisions
about the Rock & Brews
experience and expan-
sion plans.
The Real Rock Stars
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Rock & Brews immerses guests in a family-friendly rock & roll experience, where rockers of all ages can enjoy some of the greatest moments in rock history.
The signature red exteriors beckon guests with a concert
venue allure, while thoughtfully blending in with the
look and feel of the surrounding community.
Once inside, guests are immediately engaged by a high-
ly social atmosphere that quenches a music lover’s thirst
for a visually and emotionally satisfying music event.
Bold trusses, colorful concert lighting and iconic rock
art, including a larger-than-life mural that pays tribute
to rock legends, multiple screens and a concert quality
sound system featuring the greatest rock concert perfor-
mances of all time, creates a 360 degree family-friendly
rock & roll experience like none other.
The Rock Experience
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Rock & Brews caters
to the craft beer cul-
ture! Every location
offers a vast selection of
traditional and craft beers
from around the world
and pays special tribute to
local brewers, encourag-
ing them to demonstrate
their craftsmanship as part
of our ongoing series of
special events.
Our Tap List is extensive and
always rotating to feature
the “latest and greatest” in
craft brews. Our online beer
menu is accessible in and
out of our restaurants and
informs guests about what’s
on tap at any given time.
Adding to the beer-lover’s
experience, our knowledge-
able servers and bartenders
are happy to make recom-
mendations, suggest the
perfect pairing, and engage
in lively discussions about
beer. Most Rock & Brews
also offer a full bar.
The Brews & More
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The FoodOur founding partners have
discovered, from their own
touring experiences, that
some of the best and most
satisfying food is found in
burger joints and brewpubs.
Through Rock & Brews, they
are bringing their experience
and unique perspectives to
your neighborhood.
At Rock & Brews we pride our-
selves in offering the highest
quality, freshest and most af-
fordable American comfort
food in town.
The menu proudly presents
Rock & Brews’ creative spin on
fresh, quality American com-
fort food, including salads,
burgers, sandwiches, wings,
and pizza, along with a variety
of gluten-free, vegetarian and
healthy options. Additionally,
each location offers its own re-
gional favorites. And, keeping
our little rockers in mind, we
offer a children’s menu with a
great selection of kid-friendly
choices, along with rock-
themed coloring templates
and other fun activities.
Among the most popular
items are the family-style ar-
tisan pizzas, authentic giant
Bavarian pretzels, hearty sal-
ads and mountainous burg-
ers. Our proprietary recipes
and fresh ingredients turn the
seemingly ordinary into truly
extraordinary.
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Think about your favorite concert
t-shirt! In true rock & roll fashion,
Rock & Brews features a merchan-
dise area with striking rock-inspired
swag, ranging from t-shirts and hats,
to glassware and a number of unique
items, that allows guests to bring a
piece of the experience home with
them. Each location has localized
merchandise.
The Merch
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Location, Location, Location
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The defining elements of Rock
& Brews can be incorporated
into almost any environment.
The overhead stage truss is
rigged with concert lighting.
Multiple screens and speakers
create a complete 360-degree
concert experience.
Rock & Brews is a dynamic con-
cept that is flexible enough to
go just about anywhere, in-
cluding freestanding restau-
rant locations, airports, sports
and entertainment venues
and shopping malls. We can
also reinvigorate underper-
forming restaurant sites.
Rock & Brews Concert Bar is an extension of the Rock & Brews brand designed for airport locations. The first airport location opened in Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport in October of 2013. The LAX location serves as a flag-ship for future airport locations.
Rock & Brews is rapidly expanding into large-scale sports and entertainment venues. The brand opened its first two venue concession-style restaurants at StubHub Center in the Los Angeles area in July of 2014. Several others are in development.
Airport Appeal Venue Concept
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The Furanos know how
to work a concert scene!
Years of catering to the
lofty demands of rock
stars have taught them to
aspire to exceed expecta-
tions in customer service.
The result is a charismatic
staff that is dedicated to
keeping every glass full
and every guest happy.
Positivity and teamwork
are our top priorities.
Every staff member has an
excellent working knowl-
edge of all positions and
all participate in a rigor-
ous training program
before they hit the floor.
Our goal is to make sure
that every guest receives
rock star service as a result
of our superior standard
of service excellence.
Everybody’s Gotta Serve Somebody
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Rock & Brews has already received worldwide media attention. Print, broadcast and online media are helping to spread the word about our exciting brand.
From top entertainment shows like Access Hollywood and EXTRA!, business journals and business news media (MSNBC,
CNBC and Fox Business), to restaurant industry and food and beverage trade publications and top general interest
news and consumer media, Rock & Brews is a media machine. What are they saying???
“A killer first location, a food
menu that is both comfort-
able and belly-filling, along
with a kick-ass beer selec-
tion that will cause other
craft beer bars to blush,
make Rock & Brews a craft
beer lovers destination.”
—Derek Buono,
Beer Magazine
“El Segundo’s Rock & Brews® brings a family-friendly vibe to the brewpub scene, with co-owner and KISS frontman Gene Simmons providing a little edge.”
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times
“The concept is simple - beer, burgers, lots of loud music and vintage rock videos. It just can’t miss.”
—Merrill Schindler, Zagat
“While rock ‘n’ roll embeds nearly every aspect – from the famous album covers used as wall art to the music videos that will play on the restaurants 26 TVs – Rock & Brews welcomes diners of all ages.”
—Jessica Dyer, Albuquerque Journal
“Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, co-founders of KISS, have an ambitious worldwide restaurant strategy for their co-owned franchise, Rock & Brews.“
—Hollywood Reporter
“This is not a vanity project. It’s a real restaurant, with a menu that has been tweaked and tested for nearly a year, offering a curated selection of microbrews and international beers, including gluten-free selections, and a focus on customer service.”
—Patricia Orsini, CNBC“Other chains only dream of having someone like Sim-mons talking up their con-cept. He’s on radio shows talking about Rock & Brews, he’s on TV, he’s in newspa-per articles. He even went down to city hall to see if he could help speed up the permit process.”
—Nancy Weingartner,
Franchise Times
Media Machine
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Giving Back
Rock & Brews presents a check to Wounded Warrior Project at the opening of its flagship restaurant in El Segundo, Calif.
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Rock & Brews proudly
becomes an active mem-
ber in each community
in which it operates. And,
because we are proud
of and grateful for our
success, we actively give
back by supporting local
schools and other causes
in a variety of ways.
As a brand we support or-
ganizations that help our
wounded warriors and
other returning veterans.
These are causes that are
very close to the hearts of
Gene, Paul and their co-
founding partners.
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Larry Drasin – Director of Design and ConstructionLarry Drasin of Drasin Design, Inc. in Beverly Hills, Calif., is Design Director of Brand Development for Rock & Brews. He is responsible for overseeing the brand’s architec-ture and design. With more than 25 years of experience in architecture, interior design, construction and project management, Larry has a knack for introducing the Rock & Brews look in new markets, while making sure that each location takes on the “sense of the place,” paying tribute to the local culture and environment.
He has designed dozens of restaurant concepts and hotels around the world, working for such notable companies as Zislis Group (Shade Hotels and supervised the franchise proto-type for several restaurant concepts), and Remedios Siembieda, Inc. (where he designed and project managed interiors for Altira Hotel in Macau and won “Best Casino Interior Design Award” in the first International Gaming Awards; served as Project Manager for Langham Hotel Xintiandi, a luxury hotel, spa and restaurant in Shanghai; and acted as Pri-mary Project Manager for the Hyatt-on-the-Bund in Shanghai and the Hyatt Guangzhou).
Perry Mann – Director of Real EstateWith more than 30 years in the commercial real estate industry, Perry Mann is a founding member of TradeCor and has spearheaded the company’s involvement in quality real estate projects across the country with a keen focus on the restaurant and hospitality industries. Perry’s insights and knowledge about bringing the right mix of restaurants, retail and hospi-tality to a project ultimately lead to maximizing asset value and performance which results in the long term success of those projects for the company and its partners, investors and lenders.
Among his many significant contributions to TradeCor, Perry focuses on sourcing and main-taining relationships with key tenants, equity partners and strategic lending institutions; the most recent of which is a strategic partnership with, and major investment in, the new rock-inspired restaurant concept called Rock & Brews. Perry provides advice and direction for the real estate strategies for the brand, and has implemented a franchisee group to grow franchised units of Rock & Brews in multiple territories.
Bill Goldblum – Director of Restaurant OperationsAs Director of Restaurant Operations, Bill is responsible for day-to-day operations and train-ing for Rock & Brews. It is his passion for the industry and more than 30 years of expertise in restaurant operations and training that ensure consistently excellent menu selections, quality food and beverages, attentive service and an overall rock-inspired experience. Bill’s experience includes serving as Operating Partner of Orville & Wilburs and Sausalito South in Manhattan Beach, CA; General Partner of Pinky’s Beach Club in Irvine, CA.; and Lead Opening General Manager for Cheesecake Factory at the beginning of their expansion.
In the late ‘90s he started Bottomline Restaurant Consulting and has worked with many of Southern California’s notable independent restaurants such as C&O Trattoria in Venice and The Cottage restaurants in San Diego and Boston. Concurrent to his roll with Rock & Brews, Bill serves as Executive Vice President of Operations for Zislis Group (Shade Hotel, and the company’s restaurant brands, Rock’N Fish and The Strand House).
making it happen
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The DealRock & Brews is looking for a few rock star strategic partners
to join our world tour. These partners have to have the same
passion, dedication and commitment to excellence that is at
the foundation of our brand and must share our love of serv-
ing others, great food and craft beer and, of course, rock & roll.
Interested partners should contact CEO Mike Reynolds at:
[email protected] or 949-306-2849
World TourEl Segundo Redondo Beach Paia, MauiLos Cabos
LAX Airport Kansas City Albuquerque StubHub Center
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