Glen Ellyn Meatheads Grand Opening Aug. 17

Meatheads will host two days of private fundraising events benefitting the Glen Ellyn Golden Eagles Football, Chicago Young Americans Hockey and Glen Ellyn Park District Soccer.

Submarine sandwiches may be the big lunch item today, but next week it will probably be burgers. Jersey Mike’s opens today in Glen Ellyn, but it isn’t the only restaurant opening its doors in town. Meatheads will hold its grand opening on Aug. 17 at its location at 549 E. Roosevelt Road. Two days prior to the grand opening, the burger joint will host private fundraising events for three local groups, Glen Ellyn Golden Eagles Football, Chicago Young Americans Hockey and Glen Ellyn Park District Soccer. The preview events are private and allow the employees to have some experience serving the public before the restaurant opens, while also raising funds for the groups, said Joe Sanders, Meatheads marketing manager. Those who attend get a free…

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