COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, owner and operator of BRAVO Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and BRIO Coastal Bar & Kitchen, thanks its team members and patrons for rallying around No Kid Hungry(®) this summer and fall. Guests were offered the opportunity to add any donation amount to their checks, and thanks to their generous donations, No Kid Hungry can now connect children in need with more than 378,000 meals.

"One in six children in America struggles with hunger," says BBRG CEO and President Brian O'Malley. "That's a number we find completely unacceptable. Our promotion is just one way we can support No Kid Hungry, with the enthusiasm of our team members and generosity of our guests, to help make sure that every child in America gets the food they need to learn and thrive."

"At BBRG and every one of our restaurants across the nation, one of our highest priorities is giving back to important causes," he continued. "Together with our guests, we have raised enough to provide 378,000 meals. We were pleased to take part in this initiative again this year and look forward to our continued partnership with No Kid Hungry."

No Kid Hungry connects vulnerable children to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals, creating public-private partnerships that work together to identify and break down barriers to giving children access to meals, and teaching low-income families how to stretch their food budgets and cook healthy, affordable meals. Learn more and make a donation at NoKidHungry.org.

About BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc.
BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBRG) is a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille, as well as BRIO Coastal Bar & Kitchen. BBRG has positioned its brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the upscale affordable dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an excellent dining experience through consistency of execution. For more information, visit www.bbrg.com.

About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast, eat healthy summer meals, and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.

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