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Tin Star opens in San Antonio

June 15, 2010

Tin Star franchisee Jay Battle has opened a new location in San Antonio. Located in the heart of San Antonio's medical and business community, the restaurant features a newgluten-free menu, as well as complimentary fresh chips and three varieties of salsa made daily.

The grand opening will be marked with a taco plate giveaway for San Antonio teachers.

"As San Antonio residents and natives, Jay and I know the dedication teachers have to this community," said Mike Rangel, Tin Star brand owner and president of M.D. Rangel Enterprises in a news release."We wanted to do something special for Tin Star's return to San Antonio, and therefore chose to honor teachers for all their hard work during the past school year."

San Antonio teachers with valid school I.D. will receive any single taco plate on the Tin Star menu during the first week of business, giving teachers the opportunity to sample the various menu options. Additionally, the restaurant offers free kids meals Sunday through Wednesday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entrÃ©e. Seniors and military personnel also will receive 10 percent off an entrÃ©e or a free drink with their purchase anytime they visit the restaurant.

Battle joined the Tin Star family after nearly 30 years of senior management and franchise-operations experience with Whataburger, CiCi's Pizza, McDonald's and Tricon Global Restaurants (now Yum! Brands). He also is planning to open two additional San Antonio Tin Star restaurants.

Rangel purchased Tin Star from founder Rich Hicks in 2008.

He is introducing digital menu boards and free Wi-Fi at the locations in San Antonio and Arlington, which will open in July. He also is focused on a controlled growth plan and is currently expanding the franchise only in Texas and Oklahoma.

"Not only will we add locations selectively to provide a good opportunity for our franchisees, we are limiting expansion to Texas and Oklahoma so we can better manage the distribution of our ingredients and ensure the freshness and quality our customers have come to love," he said.

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