MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Jan. 23, 2001 - Legendary Coach Don Shula, the winningest Coach in history, with son Dave Shula and Wyndham International, Inc. announce the opening of six new Shula�s restaurants during first quarter 2001. 

By March, Shula�s Steak Houses will have 23 locations making them one of the top five steak houses in America. Created in 1989, Shula�s has established a strong reputation for itself as �One of the Best Steak Houses in America.� 
 

�The name may get you in the door, but the quality of your experience will bring you back. We have successfully continued to expand all three of our restaurant brands nationwide,� said Dave Shula, executive vice president of Shula�s Steak Houses, L.P.  The five Shula�s Steak Houses opening during first quarter 2001 will be located

In 1997, Shula�s joined Wyndham in the introduction of the Shula�s Steak House concept in four Wyndham-owned properties including: Wyndham Westshore in Tampa, Fla., the Troy Marriott in Detroit, Mich., the Cleveland Hilton South in Ohio, and the Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor in Md. 

�We are excited to continue offering our patrons the Shula�s experience within our hotels,� said Fred J. Kleisner, chairman and chief executive officer of Wyndham International. �Each of these restaurants will serve business, conference and leisure travelers as well as create an exciting dining destination for local residents. An upscale steak house, like Shula�s, is the perfect compliment to our brand and our hotel properties.� 

Shula�s Steak Houses encompass three proprietary restaurant concepts beginning with Shula�s Steak House, a nationally recognized, upscale dining establishment, Shula�s On the Beach, offering guests the same quality of Certified Angus Beef� with more seafood selections, and Shula�Steak 2, a casual steak sports themed restaurant. 

Wyndham International, Inc. offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations through proprietary lodging brands and a management services division. Based in Dallas, Wyndham International owns, leases, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.