KLAMATH COUNTY By Press Release http://www.chooseklamath.com/growler-guys-franchisee-purchases-former-reames-property-new-multipurpose-development/
Growler Guys Franchisee Purchases Former Reames Property for New Multi-Purpose Development
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n a joint press release, the Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA), the City of Klamath Falls, and Coldwell Banker announced that developers for the northwest franchise, Growler Guys (locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Wisconsin), will be purchasing the former Reames Golf Course & Country Club. The developers plan to operate the main clubhouse as a Growler Guys restaurant location, however, other sections of the building are being evaluated for
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additional amenities and enterprises. Longterm, the developers intend to use the remainder of the 200+ acre property for a variety of outdoor recreation and transportation based purposes. Following in the footsteps of Europeans and East coasters, the original Growler Guys opened its doors in early 2012, having their operation located in Bend, Oregon. What started as a ll station has now grown to many locations across several states serving
amazing craft beer in tap house, neighborhood-like settings. In early September of 2020, representatives of Coldwell Banker and KCEDA worked together to recruit the northwest developer to the region, performing an extensive due diligence process which took dozens of locations throughout the County into consideration. Courtney Shaw, realtor for the buyer, commented on the lengthy site selection time the project took, saying, “The developers have had an interest in Klamath