Space Aliens Grill & Bar
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| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Website | www.spacealiens.com |
Space Aliens Grill & Bar is a small, regional chain of outer space themed restaurants in the U.S. states of North Dakota and Minnesota. There are currently four locations. The company was founded in 1997 and is currently headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota
History
The chain began in 1997 with the opening of the first location in Bismarck, North Dakota. In 1999, a second location opened in Fargo, North Dakota. At this point, the owners decided to turn the idea into a franchise and the first franchise opened in May 2003 in Waite Park, Minnesota, followed by a second franchise in Albertville, Minnesota, in 2006, and a third franchise in Minot, North Dakota, in 2006. The Minot location closed in 2012. A fourth franchise opened in Blaine, Minnesota, in May 2007 but closed in October 2010. The newest location opened in January 2009 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, but closed in 2012.
Space theme
Space Aliens restaurants are characterized by "futuristic" looking exteriors with a large domed ceiling in the center of the building, painted to show a view of outer space. Throughout the restaurant, many alien statues and other themed objects are displayed. Some restaurants also feature an arcade room called "Galaxy Games". The bar in the restaurant is referred to as "The Bar from Mars".
Food
Space Aliens is best known for its award-winning barbecue ribs and fire-roasted pizza; however, it has a wide selection of food items including steaks, hamburgers, and quesadillas.
Founder Notoriety
Founder Mort Bank gained a minor bit of national notoriety in 2012 when he sold a gallon of "McJordan BBQ Sauce" from his time as a McDonald's operator on Ebay for $9,995. [1]
Locations
- Bismarck, North Dakota (opened January 1997)
- Fargo, North Dakota (opened December 1999)
- Waite Park, Minnesota (opened May 2003 Closed 2014)
- Albertville, Minnesota (opened April 2006)
- Minot, North Dakota (opened June 2006. closed 2012)
- Blaine, Minnesota (opened 2007. closed 2010)
- Grand Forks, North Dakota (opened January 2009. closed 2012)
References
- ↑ "Michael Jordan BBQ sells for $10K". Retrieved 2016-08-08.