Margaritas Across America

The Austin Grill may take its Tex-Mex menu nationwide.

The local restaurant chain will be acquired by Thompson Hospitality, which hopes to plant Austin Grill franchises in cities like the ATL, Chi Town and L.A., the Washington Business Journal reported Friday.

Expansion plans also include smaller versions of the Austin Grill on college campuses and in airports, Thompson announced on its website. The Virginia-based food service company already has contracts with a dozen colleges, including Prince George's Community College in Largo.

The seven existing restaurants, including one on Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring, will continue as company-owned joints.

Photo courtesy of The Blairs.

"Austin Grill Being Acquired by Thompson Hospitality" (Washington Business Journal)