Hungry motorists who are fans of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma will be able to stop off for a quick bite at some of his restaurants coming to Connecticut freeway rest stops.
The University of Connecticut coach announced Friday an agreement with rest-stop operator Project Service LLC to open Geno’s Fast Break restaurants at certain service plazas along the state’s Interstate 95 corridor.
Starting in Milford in about a year, Project Service will open Geno’s restaurants on the northbound and southbound side of the highway, officials announced Friday. No target for the number of restaurants or financial terms were disclosed.
Auriemma’s first casual-dining restaurant opened at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Montville. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, pizza and steak entrees.
Project Service was hired last November to oversee the state’s 23 service plazas, including upgrading facilities and food vendors.
“We want to make these service plazas ambassadors to travelers coming into our state for the first time Project Service CEO Paul D. Landino said in a statement. “Geno Auriemma is already a terrific ambassador for Connecticut and it is fitting that his great restaurant joins with others in fulfilling that mission at these roadside facilities.”Â
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