'Bar Rescue' Host Bringing Taffer's Tavern To Penn Quarter

WASHINGTON, DC — Taffer's Tavern, founded by “Bar Rescue” host Jon Taffer, has selected a site for a new restaurant location in Washington, D.C.

The restaurant signed a lease for a space at 700 6th Street, NW in the Penn Quarter neighborhood and near Capital One Arena.

“The location is a perfect spot to catch up with neighbors over cocktails, grab a beer before the game, or enjoy a great meal and explore everything the district has to offer,” said Felipe Hasselman, president and CEO of Cuisine Solutions, the company tapped to assist with menu development and kitchen design for Taffer’s Tavern.

The first Taffer’s Tavern opened in Atlanta last fall. Along with the location in D.C., Taffer’s Tavern plans to open in Las Vegas, Boston and Savannah, Georgia and other areas.

“I am proud to see the continued brand momentum for Taffer’s Tavern, as this D.C. lease signing comes fresh off of additional franchise deals to expand the brand in Vegas, Orlando, Savannah and more,” Jon Taffer, whose TV show is on the Paramount Network, said in a statement. “With each new location, we’re building the next generation of casual dining by combining advanced technology, safety protocols and unique guest experiences.”

Taffer also has partnered with Fransmart, a franchise development company behind brands like Five Guys and QDOBA Mexican Grill.

“This Sixth Street location in D.C. was previously a restaurant, so the framework is already there,” Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe said. “Conversions help reduce typical startup costs.”

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