First 30 guests in line will receive free small cheesesteak combo meal during opening celebration

FORT WASHINGTON, MD (JULY 9, 2026) – Fort Washington residents will have a new lunch and dinner option starting today as Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings opens at 10 a.m. at Olde Forte Village, 970 E. Swan Creek Road.

To celebrate the opening, the first 30 guests in line will receive a free Charleys Combo Meal, featuring a small cheesesteak, fries and a drink.

The new 1,100-square-foot restaurant will add another quick-service dining option for residents, shoppers, workers and families along the Indian Head Highway corridor. The restaurant is in Olde Forte Village, a neighborhood shopping center near Indian Head Highway and East Swan Creek Road.

The Fort Washington restaurant is owned by longtime Charleys franchisee Chanel Li, who joined the system in 2007. It marks Li’s 12th Charleys location and will be managed by Sean Zhu.

“Fort Washington is a strong community, and Olde Forte Village gives us a convenient location where people already shop, work and spend time,” said Chanel Li, franchise owner. “Our team is excited to open today, create local jobs and welcome guests with fresh, hot cheesesteaks, wings and fries.”

Founded in 1986 near The Ohio State University campus, Charleys has grown from a college favorite into a national restaurant brand known for grilled-to-order cheesesteaks, wings, loaded fries, shakes and Real Fruit Lemonades.

Guests are encouraged to stop by at 10 a.m. today for a chance to be among the first 30 guests in line to receive a free small Charleys Combo Meal.

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About Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings

In 1985, Charleys redefined the cheesesteak. College students and the surrounding Columbus, Ohio community instantly took to the first Charleys location positioned off The Ohio State University—igniting a universal love for cheesesteaks and all craveable foods. Also known for loaded Gourmet Fries and refreshing Real Fruit Lemonades, Charleys quickly expanded to serve the “World’s #1 Cheesesteak” around the globe—with current locations in over 46 U.S. states and 17 countries. Charleys is committed to made-right-in-front-of-you transparency, bringing delicious cheesesteaks to over 850 locations. With select locations serving classic and boneless wings, savory fried appetizers and refreshing frozen milkshakes—every customer leaves Charleys satisfied and with a smile on their face. For every combo meal sold domestically at participating locations, 10 cents is donated to support at-risk children via the Charleys Kids Foundation. Charleys is committed to real ingredients, transparent preparation and customer satisfaction with a mission to love their neighbor and serve others.

Learn more about Charleys in their press kit, on social media at @charleyscheesesteaks, or on their website www.charleys.com. Find a location near you at www.charleys.com/order.